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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,378.92, 754,102.50 and 317,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,378.92, 754,102.50 and 317,082.92 is: 437,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,378.92 : 754,102.50 = 317,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,378.92/754,102.50 = 317,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,378.92x = 754,102.50 × 317,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,378.92x = 239,113,022,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,113,022,679.30/546,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,632.23

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