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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,141.15, 828,238.46 and 152,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,141.15, 828,238.46 and 152,773.08 is: 229,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,141.15 : 828,238.46 = 152,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,141.15/828,238.46 = 152,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,141.15x = 828,238.46 × 152,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,141.15x = 126,532,539,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,532,539,744.79/552,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,167.02

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