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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,716.29, 829,026.81 and 336,518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,716.29, 829,026.81 and 336,518.98 is: 504,749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,716.29 : 829,026.81 = 336,518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,716.29/829,026.81 = 336,518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,716.29x = 829,026.81 × 336,518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,716.29x = 278,983,256,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,983,256,493.85/552,716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,749.47

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