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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,624.03, 828,936 and 153,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,624.03, 828,936 and 153,264.80 is: 229,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,624.03 : 828,936 = 153,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,624.03/828,936 = 153,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,624.03x = 828,936 × 153,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,624.03x = 127,046,710,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,046,710,252.80/552,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,897.19

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