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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,008.80, 828,013.20 and 489,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,008.80, 828,013.20 and 489,023.20 is: 733,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,008.80 : 828,013.20 = 489,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,008.80/828,013.20 = 489,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,008.80x = 828,013.20 × 489,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,008.80x = 404,917,664,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,917,664,706.24/552,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,534.80

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