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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,652.26, 828,978.12 and 248,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,652.26, 828,978.12 and 248,691.12 is: 373,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,652.26 : 828,978.12 = 248,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,652.26/828,978.12 = 248,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,652.26x = 828,978.12 × 248,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,652.26x = 206,159,497,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,159,497,118.29/552,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,036.56

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