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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,163.52, 828,263.70 and 152,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,163.52, 828,263.70 and 152,770.88 is: 229,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,163.52 : 828,263.70 = 152,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,163.52/828,263.70 = 152,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,163.52x = 828,263.70 × 152,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,163.52x = 126,534,574,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,534,574,321.06/552,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,161.42

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