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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,215.80, 813,323.70 and 402,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,215.80, 813,323.70 and 402,247.80 is: 603,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,215.80 : 813,323.70 = 402,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,215.80/813,323.70 = 402,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,215.80x = 813,323.70 × 402,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,215.80x = 327,157,669,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,157,669,012.86/542,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,371.70

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