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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,467.80, 748,649.93 and 300,826.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,467.80, 748,649.93 and 300,826.17 is: 415,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,467.80 : 748,649.93 = 300,826.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,467.80/748,649.93 = 300,826.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,467.80x = 748,649.93 × 300,826.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,467.80x = 225,213,489,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,213,489,608.54/542,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,164.72

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