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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,221.56, 753,358.44 and 355,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,221.56, 753,358.44 and 355,295.92 is: 490,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,221.56 : 753,358.44 = 355,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,221.56/753,358.44 = 355,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,221.56x = 753,358.44 × 355,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,221.56x = 267,665,180,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,665,180,029.57/546,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,030.42

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