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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.02, 827,406.45 and 267,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.02, 827,406.45 and 267,089.82 is: 400,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.02 : 827,406.45 = 267,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.02/827,406.45 = 267,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.02x = 827,406.45 × 267,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.02x = 220,991,839,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,991,839,797.34/552,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,346.80

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