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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,265.96, 825,632.22 and 300,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,265.96, 825,632.22 and 300,656.36 is: 451,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,265.96 : 825,632.22 = 300,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,265.96/825,632.22 = 300,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,265.96x = 825,632.22 × 300,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,265.96x = 248,231,577,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,231,577,963.92/550,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,112.00

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