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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,049.42, 750,740.44 and 302,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,049.42, 750,740.44 and 302,316.68 is: 417,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,049.42 : 750,740.44 = 302,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,049.42/750,740.44 = 302,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,049.42x = 750,740.44 × 302,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,049.42x = 226,961,352,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,961,352,853.05/544,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,170.47

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