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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,273.72, 750,836.34 and 468,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,273.72, 750,836.34 and 468,691 is: 646,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,273.72 : 750,836.34 = 468,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,273.72/750,836.34 = 468,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,273.72x = 750,836.34 × 468,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,273.72x = 351,910,235,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,910,235,030.94/544,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,568.49

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