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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,464.60, 828,696.90 and 197,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,464.60, 828,696.90 and 197,490.20 is: 296,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,464.60 : 828,696.90 = 197,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,464.60/828,696.90 = 197,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,464.60x = 828,696.90 × 197,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,464.60x = 163,659,516,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,659,516,520.38/552,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,235.30

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