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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,350.08, 755,335.96 and 305,636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,350.08, 755,335.96 and 305,636.78 is: 421,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,350.08 : 755,335.96 = 305,636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,350.08/755,335.96 = 305,636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,350.08x = 755,335.96 × 305,636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,350.08x = 230,858,450,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,858,450,632.61/547,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,774.76

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