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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,359.20, 826,601.40 and 302,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,359.20, 826,601.40 and 302,041.20 is: 452,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,359.20 : 826,601.40 = 302,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,359.20/826,601.40 = 302,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,359.20x = 826,601.40 × 302,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,359.20x = 249,667,678,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,667,678,777.68/551,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,822.19

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