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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,289.33, 225,449.06 and 55,544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,289.33, 225,449.06 and 55,544.43 is: 83,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,289.33 : 225,449.06 = 55,544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,289.33/225,449.06 = 55,544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,289.33x = 225,449.06 × 55,544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,289.33x = 12,522,439,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,439,531.74/150,289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,322.21

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