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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,364.03, 813,552.96 and 373,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,364.03, 813,552.96 and 373,839.12 is: 560,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,364.03 : 813,552.96 = 373,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,364.03/813,552.96 = 373,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,364.03x = 813,552.96 × 373,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,364.03x = 304,137,922,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,137,922,639.80/542,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,763.45

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