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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 491,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.70, 828,005.55 and 491,869.30 is: 737,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.70 : 828,005.55 = 491,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.70/828,005.55 = 491,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.70x = 828,005.55 × 491,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.70x = 407,270,510,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,270,510,274.62/552,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,803.95

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