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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,204.40, 750,969.90 and 302,478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,204.40, 750,969.90 and 302,478.68 is: 417,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,204.40 : 750,969.90 = 302,478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,204.40/750,969.90 = 302,478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,204.40x = 750,969.90 × 302,478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,204.40x = 227,152,384,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,152,384,071.73/544,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,402.70

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