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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,399.16, 759,633.84 and 335,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,399.16, 759,633.84 and 335,663.72 is: 463,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,399.16 : 759,633.84 = 335,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,399.16/759,633.84 = 335,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,399.16x = 759,633.84 × 335,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,399.16x = 254,981,520,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,981,520,572.29/550,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,266.55

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