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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,878.60, 819,662.70 and 297,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,878.60, 819,662.70 and 297,046.60 is: 446,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,878.60 : 819,662.70 = 297,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,878.60/819,662.70 = 297,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,878.60x = 819,662.70 × 297,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,878.60x = 243,478,018,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,478,018,181.82/545,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,029.61

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