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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,099.01, 812,473.79 and 349,465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,099.01, 812,473.79 and 349,465.47 is: 523,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,099.01 : 812,473.79 = 349,465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,099.01/812,473.79 = 349,465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,099.01x = 812,473.79 × 349,465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,099.01x = 283,931,533,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,931,533,137.70/542,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,763.24

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