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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,922.87, 747,700.86 and 312,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,922.87, 747,700.86 and 312,462.12 is: 431,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,922.87 : 747,700.86 = 312,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,922.87/747,700.86 = 312,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,922.87x = 747,700.86 × 312,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,922.87x = 233,628,195,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,628,195,841.42/541,922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,109.68

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