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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,513.48, 225,611.13 and 55,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,513.48, 225,611.13 and 55,682.76 is: 83,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,513.48 : 225,611.13 = 55,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,513.48/225,611.13 = 55,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,513.48x = 225,611.13 × 55,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,513.48x = 12,562,650,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,650,405.12/150,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,465.28

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