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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,112.55, 755,013.27 and 305,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,112.55, 755,013.27 and 305,393.01 is: 421,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,112.55 : 755,013.27 = 305,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,112.55/755,013.27 = 305,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,112.55x = 755,013.27 × 305,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,112.55x = 230,575,775,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,575,775,115.24/547,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,441.21

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