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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,850.16, 826,179.96 and 146,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,850.16, 826,179.96 and 146,045.04 is: 219,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,850.16 : 826,179.96 = 146,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,850.16/826,179.96 = 146,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,850.16x = 826,179.96 × 146,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,850.16x = 120,659,485,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,659,485,305.40/550,850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,042.30

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