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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,604.64, 828,457.92 and 248,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,604.64, 828,457.92 and 248,775.66 is: 372,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,604.64 : 828,457.92 = 248,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,604.64/828,457.92 = 248,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,604.64x = 828,457.92 × 248,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,604.64x = 206,100,165,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,100,165,830.23/552,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,961.34

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