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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,571.07, 762,560.43 and 337,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,571.07, 762,560.43 and 337,829.54 is: 466,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,571.07 : 762,560.43 = 337,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,571.07/762,560.43 = 337,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,571.07x = 762,560.43 × 337,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,571.07x = 257,615,434,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,615,434,209.44/552,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,212.31

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