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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,287.59, 755,249.72 and 305,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,287.59, 755,249.72 and 305,574.27 is: 421,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,287.59 : 755,249.72 = 305,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,287.59/755,249.72 = 305,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,287.59x = 755,249.72 × 305,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,287.59x = 230,784,880,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784,880,328.83/547,287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,688.50

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