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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,974.92, 758,897.94 and 335,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,974.92, 758,897.94 and 335,036.92 is: 462,309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,974.92 : 758,897.94 = 335,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,974.92/758,897.94 = 335,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,974.92x = 758,897.94 × 335,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,974.92x = 254,258,828,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,258,828,411.95/549,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,309.86

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