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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,624.79, 828,937.13 and 153,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,624.79, 828,937.13 and 153,265.55 is: 229,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,624.79 : 828,937.13 = 153,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,624.79/828,937.13 = 153,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,624.79x = 828,937.13 × 153,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,624.79x = 127,047,504,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047,504,378.54/552,624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,898.31

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