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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,998.90, 750,703.58 and 302,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,998.90, 750,703.58 and 302,275.28 is: 417,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,998.90 : 750,703.58 = 302,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,998.90/750,703.58 = 302,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,998.90x = 750,703.58 × 302,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,998.90x = 226,919,134,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,919,134,841.50/543,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,131.61

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