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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,683.38, 826,272.89 and 297,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,683.38, 826,272.89 and 297,667.64 is: 446,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,683.38 : 826,272.89 = 297,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,683.38/826,272.89 = 297,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,683.38x = 826,272.89 × 297,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,683.38x = 245,954,701,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,954,701,162.28/550,683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,635.42

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