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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,069.20, 828,589.80 and 327,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,069.20, 828,589.80 and 327,148.40 is: 491,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,069.20 : 828,589.80 = 327,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,069.20/828,589.80 = 327,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,069.20x = 828,589.80 × 327,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,069.20x = 271,071,827,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,071,827,326.32/552,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,010.60

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