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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,154.55, 825,143.24 and 150,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,154.55, 825,143.24 and 150,701.97 is: 226,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,154.55 : 825,143.24 = 150,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,154.55/825,143.24 = 150,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,154.55x = 825,143.24 × 150,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,154.55x = 124,350,711,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,350,711,800.18/550,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,028.69

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