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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,474.60, 828,711.90 and 463,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,474.60, 828,711.90 and 463,828.20 is: 695,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,474.60 : 828,711.90 = 463,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,474.60/828,711.90 = 463,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,474.60x = 828,711.90 × 463,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,474.60x = 384,379,948,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,379,948,895.58/552,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,742.30

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