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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,266.53, 755,220.48 and 305,552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,266.53, 755,220.48 and 305,552.81 is: 421,658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,266.53 : 755,220.48 = 305,552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,266.53/755,220.48 = 305,552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,266.53x = 755,220.48 × 305,552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,266.53x = 230,759,740,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,759,740,575.78/547,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,658.78

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