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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,063.75, 828,049.45 and 152,709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,063.75, 828,049.45 and 152,709.45 is: 229,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,063.75 : 828,049.45 = 152,709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,063.75/828,049.45 = 152,709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,063.75x = 828,049.45 × 152,709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,063.75x = 126,450,976,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,450,976,082.30/552,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,051.40

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