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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,257.73, 828,387.65 and 152,899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,257.73, 828,387.65 and 152,899.67 is: 229,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,257.73 : 828,387.65 = 152,899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,257.73/828,387.65 = 152,899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,257.73x = 828,387.65 × 152,899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,257.73x = 126,660,200,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,660,200,770.29/552,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,349.80

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