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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,194.40, 828,291.60 and 485,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,194.40, 828,291.60 and 485,709.60 is: 728,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,194.40 : 828,291.60 = 485,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,194.40/828,291.60 = 485,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,194.40x = 828,291.60 × 485,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,194.40x = 402,309,181,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,309,181,719.36/552,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,564.40

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