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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,040.70, 825,061.68 and 150,684.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,040.70, 825,061.68 and 150,684.90 is: 226,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,040.70 : 825,061.68 = 150,684.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,040.70/825,061.68 = 150,684.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,040.70x = 825,061.68 × 150,684.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,040.70x = 124,324,336,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,324,336,744.63/550,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,027.52

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