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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,419.52, 1,276,266.96 and 552,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,419.52, 1,276,266.96 and 552,090 is: 827,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,419.52 : 1,276,266.96 = 552,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,419.52/1,276,266.96 = 552,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,419.52x = 1,276,266.96 × 552,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,419.52x = 704,614,225,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,614,225,946.40/851,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,575.84

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