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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,654.34, 828,981.46 and 153,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,654.34, 828,981.46 and 153,295.13 is: 229,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,654.34 : 828,981.46 = 153,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,654.34/828,981.46 = 153,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,654.34x = 828,981.46 × 153,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,654.34x = 127,078,820,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,078,820,678.29/552,654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,942.68

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