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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,574.70, 826,348.05 and 325,653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,574.70, 826,348.05 and 325,653.90 is: 488,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,574.70 : 826,348.05 = 325,653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,574.70/826,348.05 = 325,653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,574.70x = 826,348.05 × 325,653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,574.70x = 269,103,465,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,103,465,239.90/550,574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,768.31

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