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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.80, 828,002.70 and 315,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.80, 828,002.70 and 315,805.80 is: 473,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.80 : 828,002.70 = 315,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.80/828,002.70 = 315,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.80x = 828,002.70 × 315,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.80x = 261,488,055,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488,055,075.66/552,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,708.70

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