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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,862.73, 747,770.63 and 300,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,862.73, 747,770.63 and 300,160.96 is: 414,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,862.73 : 747,770.63 = 300,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,862.73/747,770.63 = 300,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,862.73x = 747,770.63 × 300,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,862.73x = 224,451,546,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,451,546,046.55/541,862.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,222.15

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