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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,155.94, 748,191.60 and 300,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,155.94, 748,191.60 and 300,415.89 is: 414,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,155.94 : 748,191.60 = 300,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,155.94/748,191.60 = 300,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,155.94x = 748,191.60 × 300,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,155.94x = 224,768,645,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,768,645,404.52/542,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,583.02

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