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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,823.37, 829,239.67 and 153,495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,823.37, 829,239.67 and 153,495.28 is: 230,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,823.37 : 829,239.67 = 153,495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,823.37/829,239.67 = 153,495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,823.37x = 829,239.67 × 153,495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,823.37x = 127,284,375,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,284,375,986.57/552,823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,244.20

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