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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,096.48, 828,144.96 and 173,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,096.48, 828,144.96 and 173,046.75 is: 259,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,096.48 : 828,144.96 = 173,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,096.48/828,144.96 = 173,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,096.48x = 828,144.96 × 173,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,096.48x = 143,307,793,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,307,793,856.88/552,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,570.20

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