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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,562.27, 828,843.59 and 248,601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,562.27, 828,843.59 and 248,601.43 is: 372,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,562.27 : 828,843.59 = 248,601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,562.27/828,843.59 = 248,601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,562.27x = 828,843.59 × 248,601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,562.27x = 206,051,699,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,051,699,648.39/552,562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,902.23

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