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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,095.27, 225,231.30 and 55,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,095.27, 225,231.30 and 55,392.09 is: 83,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,095.27 : 225,231.30 = 55,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,095.27/225,231.30 = 55,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,095.27x = 225,231.30 × 55,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,095.27x = 12,476,032,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,032,440.42/150,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,120.76

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