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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,926.80, 826,390.20 and 314,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,926.80, 826,390.20 and 314,730.80 is: 472,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,926.80 : 826,390.20 = 314,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,926.80/826,390.20 = 314,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,926.80x = 826,390.20 × 314,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,926.80x = 260,090,448,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,090,448,758.16/550,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,096.20

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