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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,172.24, 824,985.96 and 195,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,172.24, 824,985.96 and 195,133.04 is: 292,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,172.24 : 824,985.96 = 195,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,172.24/824,985.96 = 195,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,172.24x = 824,985.96 × 195,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,172.24x = 160,982,018,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,982,018,332.12/550,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,602.95

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