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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,319.52, 755,293.10 and 305,605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,319.52, 755,293.10 and 305,605.89 is: 421,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,319.52 : 755,293.10 = 305,605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,319.52/755,293.10 = 305,605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,319.52x = 755,293.10 × 305,605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,319.52x = 230,822,018,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,822,018,508.33/547,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,731.75

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