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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,425.76, 225,401.28 and 55,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,425.76, 225,401.28 and 55,525.36 is: 83,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,425.76 : 225,401.28 = 55,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,425.76/225,401.28 = 55,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,425.76x = 225,401.28 × 55,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,425.76x = 12,515,487,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,515,487,216.46/150,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,200.43

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