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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,254.92, 828,285.18 and 147,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,254.92, 828,285.18 and 147,452.16 is: 221,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,254.92 : 828,285.18 = 147,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,254.92/828,285.18 = 147,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,254.92x = 828,285.18 × 147,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,254.92x = 122,132,438,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,132,438,886.99/552,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,152.29

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