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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,042.10, 819,063.15 and 498,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,042.10, 819,063.15 and 498,802.90 is: 748,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,042.10 : 819,063.15 = 498,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,042.10/819,063.15 = 498,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,042.10x = 819,063.15 × 498,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,042.10x = 408,551,074,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,551,074,503.14/546,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,204.35

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