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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,149.49, 828,242.67 and 152,756.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,149.49, 828,242.67 and 152,756.85 is: 229,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,149.49 : 828,242.67 = 152,756.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,149.49/828,242.67 = 152,756.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,149.49x = 828,242.67 × 152,756.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,149.49x = 126,519,741,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,519,741,304.79/552,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,140.38

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