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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,683.92, 748,877.76 and 300,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,683.92, 748,877.76 and 300,947.52 is: 415,293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,683.92 : 748,877.76 = 300,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,683.92/748,877.76 = 300,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,683.92x = 748,877.76 × 300,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,683.92x = 225,372,904,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,372,904,655.16/542,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,293.13

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