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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,157.24, 828,254.30 and 152,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,157.24, 828,254.30 and 152,764.60 is: 229,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,157.24 : 828,254.30 = 152,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,157.24/828,254.30 = 152,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,157.24x = 828,254.30 × 152,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,157.24x = 126,527,936,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,527,936,837.78/552,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,152.00

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