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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,996.80, 815,995.20 and 303,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,996.80, 815,995.20 and 303,459.20 is: 455,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,996.80 : 815,995.20 = 303,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,996.80/815,995.20 = 303,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,996.80x = 815,995.20 × 303,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,996.80x = 247,621,250,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,621,250,595.84/543,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,188.80

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