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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,020.44, 825,031.31 and 150,664.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,020.44, 825,031.31 and 150,664.65 is: 225,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,020.44 : 825,031.31 = 150,664.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,020.44/825,031.31 = 150,664.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,020.44x = 825,031.31 × 150,664.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,020.44x = 124,303,053,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,303,053,560.19/550,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,997.16

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