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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,355.09, 225,374.70 and 55,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,355.09, 225,374.70 and 55,524.83 is: 83,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,355.09 : 225,374.70 = 55,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,355.09/225,374.70 = 55,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,355.09x = 225,374.70 × 55,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,355.09x = 12,513,891,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,891,062.74/150,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,228.92

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