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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,254.46, 825,614.97 and 300,644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,254.46, 825,614.97 and 300,644.86 is: 451,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,254.46 : 825,614.97 = 300,644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,254.46/825,614.97 = 300,644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,254.46x = 825,614.97 × 300,644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,254.46x = 248,216,897,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,216,897,069.55/550,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,094.75

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