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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,350.56, 754,013.52 and 331,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,350.56, 754,013.52 and 331,545.28 is: 457,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,350.56 : 754,013.52 = 331,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,350.56/754,013.52 = 331,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,350.56x = 754,013.52 × 331,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,350.56x = 249,989,623,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,989,623,612.19/546,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,562.67

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