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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,170.24, 828,273.90 and 152,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,170.24, 828,273.90 and 152,777.60 is: 229,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,170.24 : 828,273.90 = 152,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,170.24/828,273.90 = 152,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,170.24x = 828,273.90 × 152,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,170.24x = 126,541,698,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,541,698,584.64/552,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,171.53

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