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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,152.76, 832,731.30 and 134,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,152.76, 832,731.30 and 134,429.04 is: 201,644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,152.76 : 832,731.30 = 134,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,152.76/832,731.30 = 134,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,152.76x = 832,731.30 × 134,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,152.76x = 111,943,269,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,943,269,236.95/555,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,644.08

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