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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,277.76, 755,235.96 and 305,564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,277.76, 755,235.96 and 305,564.04 is: 421,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,277.76 : 755,235.96 = 305,564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,277.76/755,235.96 = 305,564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,277.76x = 755,235.96 × 305,564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,277.76x = 230,772,951,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,772,951,090.88/547,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,674.27

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