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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.70, 828,002.55 and 482,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.70, 828,002.55 and 482,017.70 is: 723,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.70 : 828,002.55 = 482,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.70/828,002.55 = 482,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.70x = 828,002.55 × 482,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.70x = 399,111,884,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,111,884,745.14/552,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,026.55

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