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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,276.76, 755,234.58 and 305,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,276.76, 755,234.58 and 305,563.04 is: 421,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,276.76 : 755,234.58 = 305,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,276.76/755,234.58 = 305,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,276.76x = 755,234.58 × 305,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,276.76x = 230,771,774,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,771,774,177.92/547,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,672.89

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