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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,093.70, 225,228.95 and 55,390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,093.70, 225,228.95 and 55,390.53 is: 83,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,093.70 : 225,228.95 = 55,390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,093.70/225,228.95 = 55,390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,093.70x = 225,228.95 × 55,390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,093.70x = 12,475,550,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475,550,205.71/150,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,118.41

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