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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,971.44, 826,512.52 and 204,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,971.44, 826,512.52 and 204,847.43 is: 307,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,971.44 : 826,512.52 = 204,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,971.44/826,512.52 = 204,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,971.44x = 826,512.52 × 204,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,971.44x = 169,308,965,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,308,965,584.82/550,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,291.73

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