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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,508.69, 828,769.20 and 153,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,508.69, 828,769.20 and 153,152.94 is: 229,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,508.69 : 828,769.20 = 153,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,508.69/828,769.20 = 153,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,508.69x = 828,769.20 × 153,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,508.69x = 126,928,439,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,928,439,561.45/552,508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,731.12

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