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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,869.80, 826,304.70 and 298,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,869.80, 826,304.70 and 298,052.60 is: 447,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,869.80 : 826,304.70 = 298,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,869.80/826,304.70 = 298,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,869.80x = 826,304.70 × 298,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,869.80x = 246,282,264,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,282,264,227.22/550,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,078.90

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