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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,524.22, 828,786.33 and 365,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,524.22, 828,786.33 and 365,491.98 is: 548,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,524.22 : 828,786.33 = 365,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,524.22/828,786.33 = 365,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,524.22x = 828,786.33 × 365,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,524.22x = 302,914,756,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,914,756,748.63/552,524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,237.97

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