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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,713.79, 829,023.06 and 336,516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,713.79, 829,023.06 and 336,516.48 is: 504,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,713.79 : 829,023.06 = 336,516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,713.79/829,023.06 = 336,516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,713.79x = 829,023.06 × 336,516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,713.79x = 278,979,921,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,979,921,990.03/552,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,745.72

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