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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,848.80, 820,273.20 and 389,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,848.80, 820,273.20 and 389,384.80 is: 584,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,848.80 : 820,273.20 = 389,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,848.80/820,273.20 = 389,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,848.80x = 820,273.20 × 389,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,848.80x = 319,401,915,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,401,915,927.36/546,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,077.20

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