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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,255.42, 828,285.93 and 147,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,255.42, 828,285.93 and 147,452.66 is: 221,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,255.42 : 828,285.93 = 147,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,255.42/828,285.93 = 147,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,255.42x = 828,285.93 × 147,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,255.42x = 122,132,959,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,132,959,477.64/552,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,153.03

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