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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,441.23, 828,679.67 and 153,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,441.23, 828,679.67 and 153,085.85 is: 229,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,441.23 : 828,679.67 = 153,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,441.23/828,679.67 = 153,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,441.23x = 828,679.67 × 153,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,441.23x = 126,859,133,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,859,133,540.01/552,441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,633.72

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