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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.96, 828,242.17 and 152,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.96, 828,242.17 and 152,904.10 is: 229,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.96 : 828,242.17 = 152,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.96/828,242.17 = 152,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.96x = 828,242.17 × 152,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.96x = 126,641,620,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,641,620,750.77/552,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,330.60

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