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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,256.48, 827,859.68 and 352,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,256.48, 827,859.68 and 352,014.72 is: 527,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,256.48 : 827,859.68 = 352,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,256.48/827,859.68 = 352,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,256.48x = 827,859.68 × 352,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,256.48x = 291,418,793,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,418,793,454.49/552,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,687.41

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