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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,037.76, 789,062.40 and 152,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,037.76, 789,062.40 and 152,064 is: 228,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,037.76 : 789,062.40 = 152,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,037.76/789,062.40 = 152,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,037.76x = 789,062.40 × 152,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,037.76x = 119,987,984,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987,984,793.60/526,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,097.67

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