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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,679.20, 829,018.80 and 510,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,679.20, 829,018.80 and 510,688.80 is: 766,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,679.20 : 829,018.80 = 510,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,679.20/829,018.80 = 510,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,679.20x = 829,018.80 × 510,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,679.20x = 423,370,616,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,370,616,149.44/552,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,033.20

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