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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,004.80, 828,007.20 and 197,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,004.80, 828,007.20 and 197,419.20 is: 296,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,004.80 : 828,007.20 = 197,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,004.80/828,007.20 = 197,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,004.80x = 828,007.20 × 197,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,004.80x = 163,464,519,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,464,519,018.24/552,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,128.80

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