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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,322.20, 828,474.84 and 248,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,322.20, 828,474.84 and 248,501.76 is: 372,748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,322.20 : 828,474.84 = 248,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,322.20/828,474.84 = 248,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,322.20x = 828,474.84 × 248,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,322.20x = 205,877,455,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,877,455,855.72/552,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,748.83

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