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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,047.54, 750,737.82 and 302,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,047.54, 750,737.82 and 302,314.80 is: 417,167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,047.54 : 750,737.82 = 302,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,047.54/750,737.82 = 302,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,047.54x = 750,737.82 × 302,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,047.54x = 226,959,153,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,959,153,905.74/544,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,167.87

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