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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,603.20, 828,904.80 and 492,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,603.20, 828,904.80 and 492,468.80 is: 738,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,603.20 : 828,904.80 = 492,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,603.20/828,904.80 = 492,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,603.20x = 828,904.80 × 492,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,603.20x = 408,209,752,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,209,752,170.24/552,603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,703.20

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