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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,275.51, 827,084.63 and 314,898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,275.51, 827,084.63 and 314,898.53 is: 471,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,275.51 : 827,084.63 = 314,898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,275.51/827,084.63 = 314,898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,275.51x = 827,084.63 × 314,898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,275.51x = 260,447,728,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,447,728,462.68/552,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,590.22

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