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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,346.70, 826,582.65 and 302,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,346.70, 826,582.65 and 302,028.70 is: 452,803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,346.70 : 826,582.65 = 302,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,346.70/826,582.65 = 302,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,346.70x = 826,582.65 × 302,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,346.70x = 249,651,683,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,651,683,222.06/551,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,803.44

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