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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,104.20, 827,718.90 and 302,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,104.20, 827,718.90 and 302,786.20 is: 453,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,104.20 : 827,718.90 = 302,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,104.20/827,718.90 = 302,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,104.20x = 827,718.90 × 302,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,104.20x = 250,621,860,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,621,860,399.18/552,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,939.42

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