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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,024.20, 827,598.90 and 302,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,024.20, 827,598.90 and 302,706.20 is: 453,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,024.20 : 827,598.90 = 302,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,024.20/827,598.90 = 302,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,024.20x = 827,598.90 × 302,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,024.20x = 250,519,318,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,519,318,143.18/552,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,819.45

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