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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,529.51, 762,035.83 and 325,956.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,529.51, 762,035.83 and 325,956.31 is: 449,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,529.51 : 762,035.83 = 325,956.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,529.51/762,035.83 = 325,956.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,529.51x = 762,035.83 × 325,956.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,529.51x = 248,390,387,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,390,387,234.59/552,529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,551.35

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