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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,477.20, 828,278.40 and 303,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,477.20, 828,278.40 and 303,159.20 is: 454,498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,477.20 : 828,278.40 = 303,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,477.20/828,278.40 = 303,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,477.20x = 828,278.40 × 303,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,477.20x = 251,100,217,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,100,217,121.28/552,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,498.79

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