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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,004.80, 792,007.20 and 153,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,004.80, 792,007.20 and 153,979.20 is: 230,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,004.80 : 792,007.20 = 153,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,004.80/792,007.20 = 153,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,004.80x = 792,007.20 × 153,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,004.80x = 121,952,635,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,952,635,050.24/528,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,968.80

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