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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,533.42, 816,266.88 and 304,764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,533.42, 816,266.88 and 304,764.42 is: 456,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,533.42 : 816,266.88 = 304,764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,533.42/816,266.88 = 304,764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,533.42x = 816,266.88 × 304,764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,533.42x = 248,769,102,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,769,102,248.41/544,533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,848.18

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