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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,989.20, 820,483.80 and 346,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,989.20, 820,483.80 and 346,222.60 is: 519,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,989.20 : 820,483.80 = 346,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,989.20/820,483.80 = 346,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,989.20x = 820,483.80 × 346,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,989.20x = 284,070,034,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,070,034,493.88/546,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,333.90

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