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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,150.96, 828,244.85 and 152,758.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,150.96, 828,244.85 and 152,758.29 is: 229,142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,150.96 : 828,244.85 = 152,758.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,150.96/828,244.85 = 152,758.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,150.96x = 828,244.85 × 152,758.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,150.96x = 126,521,267,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,521,267,369.20/552,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,142.53

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