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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,837.36, 750,494.88 and 302,142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,837.36, 750,494.88 and 302,142.24 is: 416,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,837.36 : 750,494.88 = 302,142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,837.36/750,494.88 = 302,142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,837.36x = 750,494.88 × 302,142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,837.36x = 226,756,204,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,756,204,151.73/543,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,955.92

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