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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,132.43, 828,217.09 and 152,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,132.43, 828,217.09 and 152,739.75 is: 229,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,132.43 : 828,217.09 = 152,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,132.43/828,217.09 = 152,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,132.43x = 828,217.09 × 152,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,132.43x = 126,501,673,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,501,673,016.16/552,132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,114.73

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