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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,364.66, 825,743.63 and 334,662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,364.66, 825,743.63 and 334,662.25 is: 502,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,364.66 : 825,743.63 = 334,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,364.66/825,743.63 = 334,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,364.66x = 825,743.63 × 334,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,364.66x = 276,345,218,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,345,218,990.49/550,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,112.94

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