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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,853.60, 826,185.42 and 146,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,853.60, 826,185.42 and 146,048.67 is: 219,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,853.60 : 826,185.42 = 146,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,853.60/826,185.42 = 146,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,853.60x = 826,185.42 × 146,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,853.60x = 120,663,281,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,663,281,764.39/550,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,047.82

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