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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,622.02, 754,349.76 and 304,914.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,622.02, 754,349.76 and 304,914.78 is: 420,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,622.02 : 754,349.76 = 304,914.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,622.02/754,349.76 = 304,914.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,622.02x = 754,349.76 × 304,914.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,622.02x = 230,012,391,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,012,391,113.45/546,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,788.74

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