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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,121.40, 828,182.10 and 328,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,121.40, 828,182.10 and 328,172.60 is: 492,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,121.40 : 828,182.10 = 328,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,121.40/828,182.10 = 328,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,121.40x = 828,182.10 × 328,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,121.40x = 271,786,673,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,786,673,030.46/552,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,258.90

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