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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,670.73, 754,406.70 and 304,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,670.73, 754,406.70 and 304,947.02 is: 420,827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,670.73 : 754,406.70 = 304,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,670.73/754,406.70 = 304,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,670.73x = 754,406.70 × 304,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,670.73x = 230,054,075,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,054,075,033.03/546,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,827.50

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