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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,868.89, 762,768.14 and 335,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,868.89, 762,768.14 and 335,147.37 is: 462,387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,868.89 : 762,768.14 = 335,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,868.89/762,768.14 = 335,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,868.89x = 762,768.14 × 335,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,868.89x = 255,639,734,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,639,734,365.06/552,868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,387.63

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