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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,806.20, 750,572.50 and 302,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,806.20, 750,572.50 and 302,171.80 is: 417,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,806.20 : 750,572.50 = 302,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,806.20/750,572.50 = 302,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,806.20x = 750,572.50 × 302,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,806.20x = 226,801,843,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,801,843,355.50/543,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,063.73

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