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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,253.46, 825,613.47 and 300,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,253.46, 825,613.47 and 300,643.86 is: 451,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,253.46 : 825,613.47 = 300,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,253.46/825,613.47 = 300,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,253.46x = 825,613.47 × 300,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,253.46x = 248,215,620,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,215,620,488.79/550,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,093.25

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