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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,111.33, 225,104.69 and 55,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,111.33, 225,104.69 and 55,346.93 is: 82,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,111.33 : 225,104.69 = 55,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,111.33/225,104.69 = 55,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,111.33x = 225,104.69 × 55,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,111.33x = 12,458,853,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458,853,065.76/150,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,997.42

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