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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,068.48, 828,142.10 and 147,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,068.48, 828,142.10 and 147,258.42 is: 220,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,068.48 : 828,142.10 = 147,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,068.48/828,142.10 = 147,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,068.48x = 828,142.10 × 147,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,068.48x = 121,950,896,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,950,896,445.19/552,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,898.13

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