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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,342.62, 759,151.04 and 346,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,342.62, 759,151.04 and 346,070.12 is: 477,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,342.62 : 759,151.04 = 346,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,342.62/759,151.04 = 346,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,342.62x = 759,151.04 × 346,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,342.62x = 262,719,485,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,719,485,984.82/550,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,374.41

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