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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,086.40, 828,129.60 and 384,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,086.40, 828,129.60 and 384,124.80 is: 576,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,086.40 : 828,129.60 = 384,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,086.40/828,129.60 = 384,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,086.40x = 828,129.60 × 384,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,086.40x = 318,105,116,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,105,116,974.08/552,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,187.20

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