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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.36, 828,334.62 and 152,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.36, 828,334.62 and 152,864.28 is: 229,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.36 : 828,334.62 = 152,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.36/828,334.62 = 152,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.36x = 828,334.62 × 152,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.36x = 126,622,775,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,622,775,285.37/552,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,296.72

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