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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.40, 828,002.10 and 401,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.40, 828,002.10 and 401,535.80 is: 602,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.40 : 828,002.10 = 401,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.40/828,002.10 = 401,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.40x = 828,002.10 × 401,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.40x = 332,472,485,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,472,485,625.18/552,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,303.70

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