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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,521.13, 828,699.58 and 153,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,521.13, 828,699.58 and 153,120.26 is: 229,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,521.13 : 828,699.58 = 153,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,521.13/828,699.58 = 153,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,521.13x = 828,699.58 × 153,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,521.13x = 126,890,695,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,890,695,151.49/552,521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,657.63

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