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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,442.70, 825,664.05 and 391,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,442.70, 825,664.05 and 391,010.40 is: 586,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,442.70 : 825,664.05 = 391,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,442.70/825,664.05 = 391,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,442.70x = 825,664.05 × 391,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,442.70x = 322,843,230,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,843,230,456.12/550,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,515.60

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