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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,007.20, 828,010.80 and 517,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,007.20, 828,010.80 and 517,015.20 is: 775,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,007.20 : 828,010.80 = 517,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,007.20/828,010.80 = 517,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,007.20x = 828,010.80 × 517,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,007.20x = 428,094,169,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,094,169,364.16/552,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,522.80

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