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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,992.60, 829,534.97 and 148,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,992.60, 829,534.97 and 148,242.49 is: 222,376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,992.60 : 829,534.97 = 148,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,992.60/829,534.97 = 148,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,992.60x = 829,534.97 × 148,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,992.60x = 122,972,327,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,972,327,791.64/552,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,376.08

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