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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,047.76, 789,077.40 and 152,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,047.76, 789,077.40 and 152,074 is: 228,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,047.76 : 789,077.40 = 152,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,047.76/789,077.40 = 152,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,047.76x = 789,077.40 × 152,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,047.76x = 119,998,156,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,998,156,527.60/526,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,112.67

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