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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,823.55, 829,239.95 and 153,495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,823.55, 829,239.95 and 153,495.47 is: 230,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,823.55 : 829,239.95 = 153,495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,823.55/829,239.95 = 153,495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,823.55x = 829,239.95 × 153,495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,823.55x = 127,284,572,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,284,572,796.98/552,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,244.48

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