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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,863.67, 763,187.28 and 371,680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,863.67, 763,187.28 and 371,680.69 is: 513,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,863.67 : 763,187.28 = 371,680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,863.67/763,187.28 = 371,680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,863.67x = 763,187.28 × 371,680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,863.67x = 283,661,972,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,661,972,921.66/552,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,077.61

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