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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,123.70, 827,748.15 and 302,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,123.70, 827,748.15 and 302,805.70 is: 453,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,123.70 : 827,748.15 = 302,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,123.70/827,748.15 = 302,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,123.70x = 827,748.15 × 302,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,123.70x = 250,646,857,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,646,857,984.46/552,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,968.66

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