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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 458,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 458,691.70 is: 688,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.70 : 828,005.55 = 458,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.70/828,005.55 = 458,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.70x = 828,005.55 × 458,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.70x = 379,799,273,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,799,273,338.94/552,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,037.55

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