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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.30, 828,004.95 and 489,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.30, 828,004.95 and 489,017.70 is: 733,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.30 : 828,004.95 = 489,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.30/828,004.95 = 489,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.30x = 828,004.95 × 489,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.30x = 404,909,076,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,909,076,237.62/552,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,526.55

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