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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,721.56, 762,687.18 and 348,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,721.56, 762,687.18 and 348,695.16 is: 481,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,721.56 : 762,687.18 = 348,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,721.56/762,687.18 = 348,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,721.56x = 762,687.18 × 348,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,721.56x = 265,945,328,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,945,328,260.05/552,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,156.06

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