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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,002.70, 828,004.05 and 458,690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,002.70, 828,004.05 and 458,690.70 is: 688,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,002.70 : 828,004.05 = 458,690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,002.70/828,004.05 = 458,690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,002.70x = 828,004.05 × 458,690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,002.70x = 379,797,757,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,797,757,297.34/552,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,036.05

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