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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 471,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 471,522.10 is: 707,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.70 : 828,005.55 = 471,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.70/828,005.55 = 471,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.70x = 828,005.55 × 471,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.70x = 390,422,915,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,422,915,747.66/552,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,283.15

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