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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,227.10, 827,757.45 and 315,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,227.10, 827,757.45 and 315,059.10 is: 472,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,227.10 : 827,757.45 = 315,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,227.10/827,757.45 = 315,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,227.10x = 827,757.45 × 315,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,227.10x = 260,792,517,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,792,517,215.30/552,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,255.92

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