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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,194.22, 825,291.33 and 363,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,194.22, 825,291.33 and 363,161.98 is: 544,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,194.22 : 825,291.33 = 363,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,194.22/825,291.33 = 363,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,194.22x = 825,291.33 × 363,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,194.22x = 299,714,433,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,714,433,479.63/550,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,742.97

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