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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,806.18, 829,213.92 and 153,478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,806.18, 829,213.92 and 153,478.10 is: 230,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,806.18 : 829,213.92 = 153,478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,806.18/829,213.92 = 153,478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,806.18x = 829,213.92 × 153,478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,806.18x = 127,266,172,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,266,172,789.08/552,806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,218.43

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