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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,772.80, 820,159.20 and 405,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,772.80, 820,159.20 and 405,055.20 is: 607,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,772.80 : 820,159.20 = 405,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,772.80/820,159.20 = 405,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,772.80x = 820,159.20 × 405,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,772.80x = 332,209,748,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,209,748,787.84/546,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,582.80

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