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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,455.99, 762,397.13 and 326,101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,455.99, 762,397.13 and 326,101.49 is: 450,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,455.99 : 762,397.13 = 326,101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,455.99/762,397.13 = 326,101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,455.99x = 762,397.13 × 326,101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,455.99x = 248,618,837,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,618,837,067.99/552,455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,024.70

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