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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,217.40, 819,513.90 and 442,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,217.40, 819,513.90 and 442,241.40 is: 662,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,217.40 : 819,513.90 = 442,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,217.40/819,513.90 = 442,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,217.40x = 819,513.90 × 442,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,217.40x = 362,422,974,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,422,974,455.46/547,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,301.63

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