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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,010.48, 827,805.58 and 362,420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,010.48, 827,805.58 and 362,420.14 is: 543,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,010.48 : 827,805.58 = 362,420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,010.48/827,805.58 = 362,420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,010.48x = 827,805.58 × 362,420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,010.48x = 300,013,414,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,013,414,196.38/552,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,492.24

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