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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,855.33, 750,541.50 and 372,133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,855.33, 750,541.50 and 372,133.31 is: 513,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,855.33 : 750,541.50 = 372,133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,855.33/750,541.50 = 372,133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,855.33x = 750,541.50 × 372,133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,855.33x = 279,301,488,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,301,488,934.66/543,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,558.43

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