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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,152.59, 828,247.29 and 152,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,152.59, 828,247.29 and 152,759.92 is: 229,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,152.59 : 828,247.29 = 152,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,152.59/828,247.29 = 152,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,152.59x = 828,247.29 × 152,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,152.59x = 126,522,985,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,522,985,619.38/552,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,144.97

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