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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,645.99, 828,741.58 and 211,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,645.99, 828,741.58 and 211,215.52 is: 316,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,645.99 : 828,741.58 = 211,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,645.99/828,741.58 = 211,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,645.99x = 828,741.58 × 211,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,645.99x = 175,043,085,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,043,085,065.27/552,645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,736.37

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