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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,231.36, 828,348.12 and 152,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,231.36, 828,348.12 and 152,873.28 is: 229,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,231.36 : 828,348.12 = 152,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,231.36/828,348.12 = 152,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,231.36x = 828,348.12 × 152,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,231.36x = 126,632,294,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,632,294,086.23/552,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,310.22

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