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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,545.70, 825,818.55 and 466,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,545.70, 825,818.55 and 466,564.90 is: 699,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,545.70 : 825,818.55 = 466,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,545.70/825,818.55 = 466,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,545.70x = 825,818.55 × 466,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,545.70x = 385,297,949,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,297,949,198.90/550,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,847.35

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