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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,058.40, 825,233.40 and 195,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,058.40, 825,233.40 and 195,035.40 is: 292,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,058.40 : 825,233.40 = 195,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,058.40/825,233.40 = 195,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,058.40x = 825,233.40 × 195,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,058.40x = 160,949,726,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,949,726,262.36/550,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,604.80

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