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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,922.80, 826,384.20 and 314,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,922.80, 826,384.20 and 314,726.80 is: 472,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,922.80 : 826,384.20 = 314,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,922.80/826,384.20 = 314,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,922.80x = 826,384.20 × 314,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,922.80x = 260,085,254,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,085,254,836.56/550,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,090.20

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