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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,511.04, 828,643.68 and 215,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,511.04, 828,643.68 and 215,560.64 is: 323,293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,511.04 : 828,643.68 = 215,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,511.04/828,643.68 = 215,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,511.04x = 828,643.68 × 215,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,511.04x = 178,622,961,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,622,961,992.76/552,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,293.02

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