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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,555.05, 828,829.83 and 477,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,555.05, 828,829.83 and 477,445.26 is: 716,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,555.05 : 828,829.83 = 477,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,555.05/828,829.83 = 477,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,555.05x = 828,829.83 × 477,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,555.05x = 395,720,878,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,720,878,578.64/552,555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,165.53

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