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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,751.95, 828,845.76 and 252,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,751.95, 828,845.76 and 252,975.51 is: 379,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,751.95 : 828,845.76 = 252,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,751.95/828,845.76 = 252,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,751.95x = 828,845.76 × 252,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,751.95x = 209,677,678,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,677,678,847.34/552,751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,334.13

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