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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,551.80, 828,827.91 and 248,590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,551.80, 828,827.91 and 248,590.98 is: 372,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,551.80 : 828,827.91 = 248,590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,551.80/828,827.91 = 248,590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,551.80x = 828,827.91 × 248,590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,551.80x = 206,039,141,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,039,141,014.32/552,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,886.56

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