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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,439.80, 826,284.90 and 364,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,439.80, 826,284.90 and 364,232.60 is: 545,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,439.80 : 826,284.90 = 364,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,439.80/826,284.90 = 364,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,439.80x = 826,284.90 × 364,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,439.80x = 300,959,897,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,959,897,467.74/551,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,771.08

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