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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,860.96, 750,527.52 and 302,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,860.96, 750,527.52 and 302,166 is: 416,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,860.96 : 750,527.52 = 302,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,860.96/750,527.52 = 302,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,860.96x = 750,527.52 × 302,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,860.96x = 226,783,898,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,783,898,608.32/543,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,988.74

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