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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,074.84, 825,349.34 and 297,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,074.84, 825,349.34 and 297,533.13 is: 446,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,074.84 : 825,349.34 = 297,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,074.84/825,349.34 = 297,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,074.84x = 825,349.34 × 297,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,074.84x = 245,568,772,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,568,772,473.63/550,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,427.93

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