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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,171.75, 824,094.33 and 245,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,171.75, 824,094.33 and 245,822.40 is: 368,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,171.75 : 824,094.33 = 245,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,171.75/824,094.33 = 245,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,171.75x = 824,094.33 × 245,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,171.75x = 202,580,850,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,580,850,093.32/549,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,884.32

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