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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,155.49, 828,251.67 and 152,762.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,155.49, 828,251.67 and 152,762.85 is: 229,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,155.49 : 828,251.67 = 152,762.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,155.49/828,251.67 = 152,762.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,155.49x = 828,251.67 × 152,762.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,155.49x = 126,526,085,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,526,085,626.46/552,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,149.38

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