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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.30, 827,017.80 and 467,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.30, 827,017.80 and 467,364.40 is: 700,213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.30 : 827,017.80 = 467,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.30/827,017.80 = 467,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.30x = 827,017.80 × 467,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.30x = 386,518,677,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,518,677,886.32/552,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,213.35

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