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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,087.80, 825,131.70 and 410,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,087.80, 825,131.70 and 410,119.80 is: 615,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,087.80 : 825,131.70 = 410,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,087.80/825,131.70 = 410,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,087.80x = 825,131.70 × 410,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,087.80x = 338,402,847,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,402,847,777.66/550,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,179.70

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