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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,011.48, 827,807.08 and 362,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,011.48, 827,807.08 and 362,421.14 is: 543,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,011.48 : 827,807.08 = 362,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,011.48/827,807.08 = 362,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,011.48x = 827,807.08 × 362,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,011.48x = 300,014,785,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,014,785,633.67/552,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,493.74

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