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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,019.94, 825,030.56 and 150,664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,019.94, 825,030.56 and 150,664.15 is: 225,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,019.94 : 825,030.56 = 150,664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,019.94/825,030.56 = 150,664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,019.94x = 825,030.56 × 150,664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,019.94x = 124,302,528,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,302,528,046.42/550,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,996.41

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