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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,164.20, 825,246.30 and 363,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,164.20, 825,246.30 and 363,175.70 is: 544,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,164.20 : 825,246.30 = 363,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,164.20/825,246.30 = 363,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,164.20x = 825,246.30 × 363,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,164.20x = 299,709,402,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,709,402,674.91/550,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,763.55

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