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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,117.06, 225,113.25 and 55,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,117.06, 225,113.25 and 55,352.64 is: 83,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,117.06 : 225,113.25 = 55,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,117.06/225,113.25 = 55,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,117.06x = 225,113.25 × 55,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,117.06x = 12,460,612,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460,612,686.48/150,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,005.97

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