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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,312.72, 825,469.14 and 363,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,312.72, 825,469.14 and 363,280.48 is: 544,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,312.72 : 825,469.14 = 363,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,312.72/825,469.14 = 363,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,312.72x = 825,469.14 × 363,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,312.72x = 299,876,825,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,876,825,404.39/550,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,920.76

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