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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,635.52, 828,953.28 and 153,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,635.52, 828,953.28 and 153,276.30 is: 229,914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,635.52 : 828,953.28 = 153,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,635.52/828,953.28 = 153,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,635.52x = 828,953.28 × 153,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,635.52x = 127,058,891,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,058,891,631.26/552,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,914.45

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