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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,863.10, 763,186.48 and 371,680.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,863.10, 763,186.48 and 371,680.11 is: 513,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,863.10 : 763,186.48 = 371,680.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,863.10/763,186.48 = 371,680.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,863.10x = 763,186.48 × 371,680.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,863.10x = 283,661,234,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,661,234,836.91/552,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,076.81

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