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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,644.20, 828,966.30 and 384,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,644.20, 828,966.30 and 384,682.60 is: 577,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,644.20 : 828,966.30 = 384,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,644.20/828,966.30 = 384,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,644.20x = 828,966.30 × 384,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,644.20x = 318,888,911,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,888,911,596.38/552,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,023.90

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