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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,707.26, 827,344.68 and 299,358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,707.26, 827,344.68 and 299,358.49 is: 448,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,707.26 : 827,344.68 = 299,358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,707.26/827,344.68 = 299,358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,707.26x = 827,344.68 × 299,358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,707.26x = 247,672,654,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,672,654,114.33/552,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,108.20

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