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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,483.56, 753,889.92 and 355,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,483.56, 753,889.92 and 355,427.24 is: 490,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,483.56 : 753,889.92 = 355,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,483.56/753,889.92 = 355,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,483.56x = 753,889.92 × 355,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,483.56x = 267,953,013,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,953,013,529.42/546,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,322.19

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