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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,161.44, 752,317.02 and 303,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,161.44, 752,317.02 and 303,440.16 is: 418,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,161.44 : 752,317.02 = 303,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,161.44/752,317.02 = 303,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,161.44x = 752,317.02 × 303,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,161.44x = 228,283,196,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,283,196,919.52/545,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,744.21

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