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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,286.76, 755,381.70 and 321,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,286.76, 755,381.70 and 321,005.16 is: 443,061.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,286.76 : 755,381.70 = 321,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,286.76/755,381.70 = 321,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,286.76x = 755,381.70 × 321,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,286.76x = 242,481,423,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,481,423,469.57/547,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,061.01

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