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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,197.80, 828,296.70 and 197,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,197.80, 828,296.70 and 197,223.40 is: 295,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,197.80 : 828,296.70 = 197,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,197.80/828,296.70 = 197,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,197.80x = 828,296.70 × 197,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,197.80x = 163,359,491,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,359,491,382.78/552,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,835.10

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