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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,147.94, 825,133.35 and 150,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,147.94, 825,133.35 and 150,695.33 is: 226,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,147.94 : 825,133.35 = 150,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,147.94/825,133.35 = 150,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,147.94x = 825,133.35 × 150,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,147.94x = 124,343,738,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,343,738,346.59/550,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,018.73

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