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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,250.92, 828,279.18 and 147,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,250.92, 828,279.18 and 147,448.16 is: 221,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,250.92 : 828,279.18 = 147,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,250.92/828,279.18 = 147,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,250.92x = 828,279.18 × 147,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,250.92x = 122,128,241,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,128,241,057.31/552,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,146.29

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