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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,255.70, 824,903.55 and 213,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,255.70, 824,903.55 and 213,526.10 is: 320,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,255.70 : 824,903.55 = 213,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,255.70/824,903.55 = 213,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,255.70x = 824,903.55 × 213,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,255.70x = 176,138,437,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,138,437,907.66/550,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,102.89

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