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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,199.22, 825,298.83 and 363,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,199.22, 825,298.83 and 363,166.98 is: 544,750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,199.22 : 825,298.83 = 363,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,199.22/825,298.83 = 363,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,199.22x = 825,298.83 × 363,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,199.22x = 299,721,283,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,721,283,688.63/550,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,750.47

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