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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,112.40, 828,168.60 and 328,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,112.40, 828,168.60 and 328,163.60 is: 492,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,112.40 : 828,168.60 = 328,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,112.40/828,168.60 = 328,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,112.40x = 828,168.60 × 328,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,112.40x = 271,774,789,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,774,789,182.96/552,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,245.40

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