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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,619.93, 825,754.94 and 374,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,619.93, 825,754.94 and 374,260.25 is: 561,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,619.93 : 825,754.94 = 374,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,619.93/825,754.94 = 374,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,619.93x = 825,754.94 × 374,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,619.93x = 309,047,250,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,047,250,476.22/550,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,271.45

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