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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,223.56, 753,361.20 and 355,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,223.56, 753,361.20 and 355,297.92 is: 490,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,223.56 : 753,361.20 = 355,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,223.56/753,361.20 = 355,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,223.56x = 753,361.20 × 355,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,223.56x = 267,667,667,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,667,667,368.70/546,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,033.18

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