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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,469.93, 748,652.86 and 300,828.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,469.93, 748,652.86 and 300,828.30 is: 415,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,469.93 : 748,652.86 = 300,828.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,469.93/748,652.86 = 300,828.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,469.93x = 748,652.86 × 300,828.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,469.93x = 225,215,963,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,215,963,420.67/542,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,167.65

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