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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,825.20, 762,830.88 and 348,799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,825.20, 762,830.88 and 348,799.16 is: 481,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,825.20 : 762,830.88 = 348,799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,825.20/762,830.88 = 348,799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,825.20x = 762,830.88 × 348,799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,825.20x = 266,074,770,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,074,770,166.06/552,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,300.00

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