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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,096.27, 225,232.80 and 55,393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,096.27, 225,232.80 and 55,393.09 is: 83,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,096.27 : 225,232.80 = 55,393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,096.27/225,232.80 = 55,393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,096.27x = 225,232.80 × 55,393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,096.27x = 12,476,340,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,340,761.35/150,096.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,122.26

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