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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,366.48, 225,638.46 and 55,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,366.48, 225,638.46 and 55,663.14 is: 83,527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,366.48 : 225,638.46 = 55,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,366.48/225,638.46 = 55,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,366.48x = 225,638.46 × 55,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,366.48x = 12,559,745,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,745,188.36/150,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,527.56

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