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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,158.67, 748,180.71 and 300,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,158.67, 748,180.71 and 300,445.22 is: 414,615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,158.67 : 748,180.71 = 300,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,158.67/748,180.71 = 300,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,158.67x = 748,180.71 × 300,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,158.67x = 224,787,314,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,787,314,274.80/542,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,615.37

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