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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,578.70, 825,868.05 and 340,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,578.70, 825,868.05 and 340,626.70 is: 510,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,578.70 : 825,868.05 = 340,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,578.70/825,868.05 = 340,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,578.70x = 825,868.05 × 340,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,578.70x = 281,312,708,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,312,708,506.94/550,578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,940.05

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