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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,268.35, 828,404.55 and 168,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,268.35, 828,404.55 and 168,020.96 is: 252,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,268.35 : 828,404.55 = 168,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,268.35/828,404.55 = 168,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,268.35x = 828,404.55 × 168,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,268.35x = 139,189,323,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,189,323,617.35/552,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,032.05

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