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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,161.80, 828,242.70 and 548,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,161.80, 828,242.70 and 548,662.60 is: 822,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,161.80 : 828,242.70 = 548,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,161.80/828,242.70 = 548,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,161.80x = 828,242.70 × 548,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,161.80x = 454,425,793,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,425,793,213.02/552,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,993.90

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