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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,059.72, 750,821.31 and 302,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,059.72, 750,821.31 and 302,352.48 is: 417,256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,059.72 : 750,821.31 = 302,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,059.72/750,821.31 = 302,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,059.72x = 750,821.31 × 302,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,059.72x = 227,012,685,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,012,685,115.35/544,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,256.92

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