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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,420.28, 225,393.06 and 55,519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,420.28, 225,393.06 and 55,519.84 is: 83,192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,420.28 : 225,393.06 = 55,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,420.28/225,393.06 = 55,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,420.28x = 225,393.06 × 55,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,420.28x = 12,513,786,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,786,628.31/150,420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,192.15

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