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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,256.19, 748,296.90 and 297,235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,256.19, 748,296.90 and 297,235.64 is: 410,176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,256.19 : 748,296.90 = 297,235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,256.19/748,296.90 = 297,235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,256.19x = 748,296.90 × 297,235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,256.19x = 222,420,509,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,420,509,852.26/542,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,176.07

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