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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,280.76, 225,535.35 and 55,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,280.76, 225,535.35 and 55,600.54 is: 83,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,280.76 : 225,535.35 = 55,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,280.76/225,535.35 = 55,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,280.76x = 225,535.35 × 55,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,280.76x = 12,539,887,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,887,249.09/150,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,443.07

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