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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,240.82, 825,598.84 and 297,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,240.82, 825,598.84 and 297,699.26 is: 446,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,240.82 : 825,598.84 = 297,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,240.82/825,598.84 = 297,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,240.82x = 825,598.84 × 297,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,240.82x = 245,780,163,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,780,163,724.86/550,240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,677.45

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