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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,682.37, 828,975.92 and 336,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,682.37, 828,975.92 and 336,485.12 is: 504,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,682.37 : 828,975.92 = 336,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,682.37/828,975.92 = 336,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,682.37x = 828,975.92 × 336,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,682.37x = 278,938,056,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,938,056,091.01/552,682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,698.67

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