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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,033.40, 825,827.70 and 340,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,033.40, 825,827.70 and 340,081.40 is: 510,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,033.40 : 825,827.70 = 340,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,033.40/825,827.70 = 340,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,033.40x = 825,827.70 × 340,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,033.40x = 280,848,640,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,848,640,374.78/550,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,602.88

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