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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,057.82, 752,196.51 and 303,353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,057.82, 752,196.51 and 303,353.82 is: 418,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,057.82 : 752,196.51 = 303,353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,057.82/752,196.51 = 303,353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,057.82x = 752,196.51 × 303,353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,057.82x = 228,181,684,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,181,684,699.17/545,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,637.58

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