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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,231.80, 825,347.70 and 474,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,231.80, 825,347.70 and 474,124.20 is: 711,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,231.80 : 825,347.70 = 474,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,231.80/825,347.70 = 474,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,231.80x = 825,347.70 × 474,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,231.80x = 391,317,317,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,317,317,984.34/550,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,186.30

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