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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,033.18, 825,050.42 and 150,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,033.18, 825,050.42 and 150,677.40 is: 226,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,033.18 : 825,050.42 = 150,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,033.18/825,050.42 = 150,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,033.18x = 825,050.42 × 150,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,033.18x = 124,316,452,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,316,452,154.51/550,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,016.28

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