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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.19, 828.27 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.19, 828.27 and 141.33 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.19 : 828.27 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.19/828.27 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.19x = 828.27 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.19x = 117,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,059.40/552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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