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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,246.62, 813,380.73 and 381,665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,246.62, 813,380.73 and 381,665.74 is: 572,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,246.62 : 813,380.73 = 381,665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,246.62/813,380.73 = 381,665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,246.62x = 813,380.73 × 381,665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,246.62x = 310,439,558,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,439,558,217.19/542,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,506.21

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