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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,150.83, 753,688.42 and 304,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,150.83, 753,688.42 and 304,427.86 is: 420,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,150.83 : 753,688.42 = 304,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,150.83/753,688.42 = 304,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,150.83x = 753,688.42 × 304,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,150.83x = 229,443,750,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,443,750,162.09/546,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,110.60

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