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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,012.70, 828,019.05 and 482,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,012.70, 828,019.05 and 482,028.70 is: 723,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,012.70 : 828,019.05 = 482,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,012.70/828,019.05 = 482,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,012.70x = 828,019.05 × 482,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,012.70x = 399,128,946,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,128,946,246.74/552,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,043.05

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