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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,193.72, 760,146.78 and 408,683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,193.72, 760,146.78 and 408,683.32 is: 562,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,193.72 : 760,146.78 = 408,683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,193.72/760,146.78 = 408,683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,193.72x = 760,146.78 × 408,683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,193.72x = 310,659,309,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,659,309,737.71/552,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,591.17

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