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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,824.31, 829,241.08 and 153,496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,824.31, 829,241.08 and 153,496.22 is: 230,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,824.31 : 829,241.08 = 153,496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,824.31/829,241.08 = 153,496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,824.31x = 829,241.08 × 153,496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,824.31x = 127,285,372,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,285,372,938.08/552,824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,245.61

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