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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,153.94, 755,052.62 and 343,314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,153.94, 755,052.62 and 343,314.74 is: 473,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,153.94 : 755,052.62 = 343,314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,153.94/755,052.62 = 343,314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,153.94x = 755,052.62 × 343,314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,153.94x = 259,220,693,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,220,693,921.62/547,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,761.91

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