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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,003.20, 819,004.80 and 357,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,003.20, 819,004.80 and 357,046.40 is: 535,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,003.20 : 819,004.80 = 357,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,003.20/819,004.80 = 357,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,003.20x = 819,004.80 × 357,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,003.20x = 292,422,715,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,422,715,422.72/546,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,569.60

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