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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,807.72, 830,711.49 and 133,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,807.72, 830,711.49 and 133,083.60 is: 199,625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,807.72 : 830,711.49 = 133,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,807.72/830,711.49 = 133,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,807.72x = 830,711.49 × 133,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,807.72x = 110,554,072,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,554,072,036.33/553,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,625.37

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