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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,312.18, 762,407.97 and 348,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,312.18, 762,407.97 and 348,322.50 is: 480,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,312.18 : 762,407.97 = 348,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,312.18/762,407.97 = 348,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,312.18x = 762,407.97 × 348,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,312.18x = 265,563,850,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,563,850,130.33/552,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,822.01

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