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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,217.24, 828,233.59 and 152,898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,217.24, 828,233.59 and 152,898.38 is: 229,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,217.24 : 828,233.59 = 152,898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,217.24/828,233.59 = 152,898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,217.24x = 828,233.59 × 152,898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,217.24x = 126,635,570,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,635,570,613.75/552,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,322.02

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