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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,277.96, 753,866.76 and 304,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,277.96, 753,866.76 and 304,575.76 is: 420,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,277.96 : 753,866.76 = 304,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,277.96/753,866.76 = 304,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,277.96x = 753,866.76 × 304,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,277.96x = 229,609,541,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,609,541,365.74/546,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,316.32

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