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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,248.92, 828,276.18 and 147,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,248.92, 828,276.18 and 147,446.16 is: 221,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,248.92 : 828,276.18 = 147,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,248.92/828,276.18 = 147,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,248.92x = 828,276.18 × 147,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,248.92x = 122,126,142,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126,142,160.47/552,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,143.29

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