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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,327.72, 825,491.76 and 363,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,327.72, 825,491.76 and 363,295.48 is: 544,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,327.72 : 825,491.76 = 363,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,327.72/825,491.76 = 363,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,327.72x = 825,491.76 × 363,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,327.72x = 299,897,425,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,897,425,185.25/550,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,943.34

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