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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,062.24, 828,268.40 and 197,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,062.24, 828,268.40 and 197,068.64 is: 295,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,062.24 : 828,268.40 = 197,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,062.24/828,268.40 = 197,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,062.24x = 828,268.40 × 197,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,062.24x = 163,225,727,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,225,727,142.98/552,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,665.44

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