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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,064.82, 825,334.31 and 297,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,064.82, 825,334.31 and 297,523.13 is: 446,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,064.82 : 825,334.31 = 297,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,064.82/825,334.31 = 297,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,064.82x = 825,334.31 × 297,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,064.82x = 245,556,043,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,556,043,824.73/550,064.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,412.92

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