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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,666.07, 225,974.38 and 55,874.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,666.07, 225,974.38 and 55,874.00 is: 83,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,666.07 : 225,974.38 = 55,874.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,666.07/225,974.38 = 55,874.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,666.07x = 225,974.38 × 55,874.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,666.07x = 12,626,091,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,626,091,378.25/150,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,801.82

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