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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,546.08, 755,591.04 and 305,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,546.08, 755,591.04 and 305,827.50 is: 422,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,546.08 : 755,591.04 = 305,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,546.08/755,591.04 = 305,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,546.08x = 755,591.04 × 305,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,546.08x = 231,080,518,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,080,518,785.60/547,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,029.35

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