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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,008.75, 752,112.08 and 306,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,008.75, 752,112.08 and 306,544.75 is: 423,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,008.75 : 752,112.08 = 306,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,008.75/752,112.08 = 306,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,008.75x = 752,112.08 × 306,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,008.75x = 230,556,009,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,556,009,535.58/545,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,031.76

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