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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,659.28, 762,697.80 and 326,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,659.28, 762,697.80 and 326,299.92 is: 450,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,659.28 : 762,697.80 = 326,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,659.28/762,697.80 = 326,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,659.28x = 762,697.80 × 326,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,659.28x = 248,868,231,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,868,231,124.18/552,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,310.42

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