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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,046.76, 789,075.90 and 152,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,046.76, 789,075.90 and 152,073 is: 228,111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,046.76 : 789,075.90 = 152,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,046.76/789,075.90 = 152,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,046.76x = 789,075.90 × 152,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,046.76x = 119,997,139,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,997,139,340.70/526,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,111.17

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