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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,285.73, 762,138.87 and 334,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,285.73, 762,138.87 and 334,623.27 is: 461,770.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,285.73 : 762,138.87 = 334,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,285.73/762,138.87 = 334,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,285.73x = 762,138.87 × 334,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,285.73x = 255,029,400,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,029,400,873.51/552,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,770.76

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