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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,310.70, 824,809.95 and 230,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,310.70, 824,809.95 and 230,461.95 is: 345,418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,310.70 : 824,809.95 = 230,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,310.70/824,809.95 = 230,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,310.70x = 824,809.95 × 230,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,310.70x = 190,087,309,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,087,309,456.40/550,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,418.16

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