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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,272.72, 750,834.96 and 468,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,272.72, 750,834.96 and 468,690 is: 646,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,272.72 : 750,834.96 = 468,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,272.72/750,834.96 = 468,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,272.72x = 750,834.96 × 468,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,272.72x = 351,908,837,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,908,837,402.40/544,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,567.11

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