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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,165.52, 1,277,277.06 and 532,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,165.52, 1,277,277.06 and 532,465 is: 798,090.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,165.52 : 1,277,277.06 = 532,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,165.52/1,277,277.06 = 532,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,165.52x = 1,277,277.06 × 532,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,165.52x = 680,105,329,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,105,329,752.90/852,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,090.65

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