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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,328.06, 759,460.49 and 332,506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,328.06, 759,460.49 and 332,506.43 is: 458,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,328.06 : 759,460.49 = 332,506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,328.06/759,460.49 = 332,506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,328.06x = 759,460.49 × 332,506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,328.06x = 252,525,493,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,525,493,289.91/550,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,863.57

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