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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,435.19, 225,766.59 and 55,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,435.19, 225,766.59 and 55,723.06 is: 83,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,435.19 : 225,766.59 = 55,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,435.19/225,766.59 = 55,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,435.19x = 225,766.59 × 55,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,435.19x = 12,580,405,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,405,240.57/150,435.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,626.74

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