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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,122.37, 827,848.92 and 360,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,122.37, 827,848.92 and 360,140.22 is: 539,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,122.37 : 827,848.92 = 360,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,122.37/827,848.92 = 360,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,122.37x = 827,848.92 × 360,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,122.37x = 298,141,692,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,141,692,175.56/552,122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,992.05

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