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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,295.36, 828,350.56 and 152,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,295.36, 828,350.56 and 152,976.32 is: 229,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,295.36 : 828,350.56 = 152,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,295.36/828,350.56 = 152,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,295.36x = 828,350.56 × 152,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,295.36x = 126,718,020,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,718,020,338.74/552,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,438.86

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