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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,757.76, 825,803.44 and 247,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,757.76, 825,803.44 and 247,096.32 is: 370,494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,757.76 : 825,803.44 = 247,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,757.76/825,803.44 = 247,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,757.76x = 825,803.44 × 247,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,757.76x = 204,052,991,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,052,991,067.34/550,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,494.99

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