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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,443.80, 828,707.46 and 153,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,443.80, 828,707.46 and 153,079.96 is: 229,631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,443.80 : 828,707.46 = 153,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,443.80/828,707.46 = 153,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,443.80x = 828,707.46 × 153,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,443.80x = 126,858,504,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,858,504,828.50/552,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,631.51

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