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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,182.16, 225,237.76 and 55,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,182.16, 225,237.76 and 55,360.84 is: 83,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,182.16 : 225,237.76 = 55,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,182.16/225,237.76 = 55,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,182.16x = 225,237.76 × 55,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,182.16x = 12,469,351,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,351,593.32/150,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,028.18

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