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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,257.96, 825,620.22 and 300,648.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,257.96, 825,620.22 and 300,648.36 is: 451,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,257.96 : 825,620.22 = 300,648.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,257.96/825,620.22 = 300,648.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,257.96x = 825,620.22 × 300,648.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,257.96x = 248,221,365,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,221,365,125.84/550,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,100.00

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