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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,994, 821,991 and 154,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,994, 821,991 and 154,010 is: 231,015

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,994 : 821,991 = 154,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,994/821,991 = 154,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,994x = 821,991 × 154,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,994x = 126,594,833,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,594,833,910/547,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,015

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