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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,971.94, 826,513.27 and 204,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,971.94, 826,513.27 and 204,847.93 is: 307,292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,971.94 : 826,513.27 = 204,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,971.94/826,513.27 = 204,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,971.94x = 826,513.27 × 204,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,971.94x = 169,309,529,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,309,529,898.63/550,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,292.47

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