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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,825.31, 829,242.58 and 153,497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,825.31, 829,242.58 and 153,497.23 is: 230,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,825.31 : 829,242.58 = 153,497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,825.31/829,242.58 = 153,497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,825.31x = 829,242.58 × 153,497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,825.31x = 127,286,434,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,286,434,881.84/552,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,247.12

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