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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,220.80, 828,448.80 and 442,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,220.80, 828,448.80 and 442,628.80 is: 662,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,220.80 : 828,448.80 = 442,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,220.80/828,448.80 = 442,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,220.80x = 828,448.80 × 442,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,220.80x = 366,695,298,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,695,298,205.44/553,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,837.15

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