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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,181.03, 825,333.20 and 493,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,181.03, 825,333.20 and 493,673.81 is: 740,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,181.03 : 825,333.20 = 493,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,181.03/825,333.20 = 493,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,181.03x = 825,333.20 × 493,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,181.03x = 407,445,380,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,445,380,619.73/550,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,566.04

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