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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,365.16, 825,744.39 and 334,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,365.16, 825,744.39 and 334,662.75 is: 502,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,365.16 : 825,744.39 = 334,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,365.16/825,744.39 = 334,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,365.16x = 825,744.39 × 334,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,365.16x = 276,345,882,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,345,882,552.44/550,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,113.69

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