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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,994.76, 750,729.68 and 298,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,994.76, 750,729.68 and 298,975.07 is: 412,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,994.76 : 750,729.68 = 298,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,994.76/750,729.68 = 298,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,994.76x = 750,729.68 × 298,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,994.76x = 224,449,453,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,449,453,380.55/543,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,594.89

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