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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,301.16, 828,443.41 and 248,480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,301.16, 828,443.41 and 248,480.75 is: 372,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,301.16 : 828,443.41 = 248,480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,301.16/828,443.41 = 248,480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,301.16x = 828,443.41 × 248,480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,301.16x = 205,852,241,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,852,241,299.26/552,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,717.38

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