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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,658.75, 828,988.10 and 153,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,658.75, 828,988.10 and 153,299.52 is: 229,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,658.75 : 828,988.10 = 153,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,658.75/828,988.10 = 153,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,658.75x = 828,988.10 × 153,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,658.75x = 127,083,477,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,083,477,624.09/552,658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,949.27

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