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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,338.94, 225,349.99 and 55,508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,338.94, 225,349.99 and 55,508.41 is: 83,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,338.94 : 225,349.99 = 55,508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,338.94/225,349.99 = 55,508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,338.94x = 225,349.99 × 55,508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,338.94x = 12,508,819,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508,819,781.33/150,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,204.13

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