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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,758.09, 762,535.55 and 337,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,758.09, 762,535.55 and 337,525.70 is: 465,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,758.09 : 762,535.55 = 337,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,758.09/762,535.55 = 337,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,758.09x = 762,535.55 × 337,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,758.09x = 257,375,342,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,375,342,319.77/552,758.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,620.22

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