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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,387.68, 828,750.84 and 316,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,387.68, 828,750.84 and 316,010.88 is: 473,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,387.68 : 828,750.84 = 316,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,387.68/828,750.84 = 316,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,387.68x = 828,750.84 × 316,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,387.68x = 261,894,282,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,894,282,249.14/553,387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,256.44

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