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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,001.13, 750,711.65 and 302,279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,001.13, 750,711.65 and 302,279.31 is: 417,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,001.13 : 750,711.65 = 302,279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,001.13/750,711.65 = 302,279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,001.13x = 750,711.65 × 302,279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,001.13x = 226,924,598,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,924,598,059.57/544,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,139.94

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