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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,093.77, 225,229.05 and 55,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,093.77, 225,229.05 and 55,390.59 is: 83,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,093.77 : 225,229.05 = 55,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,093.77/225,229.05 = 55,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,093.77x = 225,229.05 × 55,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,093.77x = 12,475,569,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475,569,687.69/150,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,118.51

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