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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,153.92, 755,075.52 and 320,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,153.92, 755,075.52 and 320,803.20 is: 442,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,153.92 : 755,075.52 = 320,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,153.92/755,075.52 = 320,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,153.92x = 755,075.52 × 320,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,153.92x = 242,230,643,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,230,643,057.66/547,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,710.24

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