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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,192.50, 762,032.13 and 334,397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,192.50, 762,032.13 and 334,397.27 is: 461,472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,192.50 : 762,032.13 = 334,397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,192.50/762,032.13 = 334,397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,192.50x = 762,032.13 × 334,397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,192.50x = 254,821,463,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,821,463,924.29/552,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,472.16

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