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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,815.36, 826,205.76 and 303,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,815.36, 826,205.76 and 303,054.72 is: 454,572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,815.36 : 826,205.76 = 303,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,815.36/826,205.76 = 303,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,815.36x = 826,205.76 × 303,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,815.36x = 250,385,555,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,385,555,259.19/550,815.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,572.57

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