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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,289.83, 225,449.81 and 55,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,289.83, 225,449.81 and 55,544.93 is: 83,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,289.83 : 225,449.81 = 55,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,289.83/225,449.81 = 55,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,289.83x = 225,449.81 × 55,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,289.83x = 12,522,592,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,592,509.99/150,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,322.95

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