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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,408.80, 828,613.20 and 342,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,408.80, 828,613.20 and 342,456.80 is: 513,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,408.80 : 828,613.20 = 342,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,408.80/828,613.20 = 342,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,408.80x = 828,613.20 × 342,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,408.80x = 283,764,224,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,764,224,909.76/552,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,685.20

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