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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,032.43, 825,049.30 and 150,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,032.43, 825,049.30 and 150,676.64 is: 226,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,032.43 : 825,049.30 = 150,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,032.43/825,049.30 = 150,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,032.43x = 825,049.30 × 150,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,032.43x = 124,315,655,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315,655,604.97/550,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,015.14

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