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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,285.05, 828,426.20 and 152,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,285.05, 828,426.20 and 152,924.49 is: 229,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,285.05 : 828,426.20 = 152,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,285.05/828,426.20 = 152,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,285.05x = 828,426.20 × 152,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,285.05x = 126,686,653,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,686,653,373.02/552,285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,386.35

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