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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,752.79, 829,081.40 and 336,555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,752.79, 829,081.40 and 336,555.69 is: 504,804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,752.79 : 829,081.40 = 336,555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,752.79/829,081.40 = 336,555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,752.79x = 829,081.40 × 336,555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,752.79x = 279,032,060,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,032,060,960.39/552,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,804.44

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