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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,664.62, 225,989.63 and 55,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,664.62, 225,989.63 and 55,913.28 is: 83,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,664.62 : 225,989.63 = 55,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,664.62/225,989.63 = 55,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,664.62x = 225,989.63 × 55,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,664.62x = 12,635,820,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,820,332.26/150,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,867.20

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