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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,724.04, 827,757.44 and 315,347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,724.04, 827,757.44 and 315,347.06 is: 472,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,724.04 : 827,757.44 = 315,347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,724.04/827,757.44 = 315,347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,724.04x = 827,757.44 × 315,347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,724.04x = 261,030,875,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,030,875,589.79/552,724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,262.57

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