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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,791.28, 825,149.58 and 474,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,791.28, 825,149.58 and 474,409.20 is: 708,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,791.28 : 825,149.58 = 474,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,791.28/825,149.58 = 474,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,791.28x = 825,149.58 × 474,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,791.28x = 391,458,552,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,458,552,128.14/552,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,148.93

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