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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,787.07, 827,851.86 and 315,410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,787.07, 827,851.86 and 315,410.09 is: 472,356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,787.07 : 827,851.86 = 315,410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,787.07/827,851.86 = 315,410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,787.07x = 827,851.86 × 315,410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,787.07x = 261,112,825,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,112,825,530.01/552,787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,356.97

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