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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,263.30, 825,394.95 and 474,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,263.30, 825,394.95 and 474,155.70 is: 711,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,263.30 : 825,394.95 = 474,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,263.30/825,394.95 = 474,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,263.30x = 825,394.95 × 474,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,263.30x = 391,365,720,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,365,720,293.72/550,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,233.55

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