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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,462.88, 792,823.92 and 247,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,462.88, 792,823.92 and 247,652.80 is: 371,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,462.88 : 792,823.92 = 247,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,462.88/792,823.92 = 247,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,462.88x = 792,823.92 × 247,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,462.88x = 196,345,063,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,345,063,694.98/528,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,539.93

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