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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,062.72, 825,094.68 and 150,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,062.72, 825,094.68 and 150,706.92 is: 226,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,062.72 : 825,094.68 = 150,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,062.72/825,094.68 = 150,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,062.72x = 825,094.68 × 150,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,062.72x = 124,347,477,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,347,477,931.19/550,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,060.54

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