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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,182.63, 755,033.91 and 305,459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,182.63, 755,033.91 and 305,459.90 is: 421,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,182.63 : 755,033.91 = 305,459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,182.63/755,033.91 = 305,459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,182.63x = 755,033.91 × 305,459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,182.63x = 230,632,578,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,632,578,870.04/547,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,491.05

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