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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,653.70, 828,980.55 and 300,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,653.70, 828,980.55 and 300,711.30 is: 451,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,653.70 : 828,980.55 = 300,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,653.70/828,980.55 = 300,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,653.70x = 828,980.55 × 300,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,653.70x = 249,283,818,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,283,818,865.22/552,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,066.95

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