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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,160.42, 828,259.18 and 152,767.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,160.42, 828,259.18 and 152,767.78 is: 229,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,160.42 : 828,259.18 = 152,767.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,160.42/828,259.18 = 152,767.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,160.42x = 828,259.18 × 152,767.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,160.42x = 126,531,316,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,531,316,193.22/552,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,156.80

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