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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,950.72, 820,512.84 and 231,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,950.72, 820,512.84 and 231,410 is: 347,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,950.72 : 820,512.84 = 231,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,950.72/820,512.84 = 231,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,950.72x = 820,512.84 × 231,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,950.72x = 189,874,876,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,874,876,304.40/546,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,151.71

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