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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,539.84, 827,266.56 and 298,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,539.84, 827,266.56 and 298,913.36 is: 447,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,539.84 : 827,266.56 = 298,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,539.84/827,266.56 = 298,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,539.84x = 827,266.56 × 298,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,539.84x = 247,281,027,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,281,027,065.24/552,539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,535.20

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