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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,710.71, 750,299.90 and 302,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,710.71, 750,299.90 and 302,008.74 is: 416,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,710.71 : 750,299.90 = 302,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,710.71/750,299.90 = 302,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,710.71x = 750,299.90 × 302,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,710.71x = 226,597,123,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,597,123,097.46/543,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,760.45

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