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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,856.48, 750,641.98 and 302,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,856.48, 750,641.98 and 302,222.14 is: 417,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,856.48 : 750,641.98 = 302,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,856.48/750,641.98 = 302,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,856.48x = 750,641.98 × 302,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,856.48x = 226,860,625,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,860,625,569.44/543,856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,133.26

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