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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,382.48, 825,573.72 and 235,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,382.48, 825,573.72 and 235,454.48 is: 353,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,382.48 : 825,573.72 = 235,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,382.48/825,573.72 = 235,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,382.48x = 825,573.72 × 235,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,382.48x = 194,385,026,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385,026,816.40/550,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,181.72

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