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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,097.28, 824,985.83 and 213,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,097.28, 824,985.83 and 213,062.76 is: 319,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,097.28 : 824,985.83 = 213,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,097.28/824,985.83 = 213,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,097.28x = 824,985.83 × 213,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,097.28x = 175,773,756,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,773,756,835.38/550,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,532.13

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