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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,404, 2,324,193.48 and 552,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,404, 2,324,193.48 and 552,132 is: 828,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,404 : 2,324,193.48 = 552,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,404/2,324,193.48 = 552,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,404x = 2,324,193.48 × 552,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,404x = 1,283,261,594,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,261,594,499.36/1,549,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,229.17

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