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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,175.20, 827,825.40 and 302,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,175.20, 827,825.40 and 302,857.20 is: 454,045.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,175.20 : 827,825.40 = 302,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,175.20/827,825.40 = 302,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,175.20x = 827,825.40 × 302,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,175.20x = 250,712,882,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,712,882,732.88/552,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,045.89

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