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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,007.80, 828,011.70 and 315,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,007.80, 828,011.70 and 315,811.80 is: 473,717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,007.80 : 828,011.70 = 315,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,007.80/828,011.70 = 315,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,007.80x = 828,011.70 × 315,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,007.80x = 261,495,865,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,495,865,398.06/552,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,717.70

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