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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,130.54, 825,203.07 and 176,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,130.54, 825,203.07 and 176,153.54 is: 264,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,130.54 : 825,203.07 = 176,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,130.54/825,203.07 = 176,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,130.54x = 825,203.07 × 176,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,130.54x = 145,362,441,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,362,441,999.37/550,130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,232.63

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