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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,155.42, 825,144.62 and 150,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,155.42, 825,144.62 and 150,702.84 is: 226,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,155.42 : 825,144.62 = 150,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,155.42/825,144.62 = 150,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,155.42x = 825,144.62 × 150,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,155.42x = 124,351,636,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,351,636,891.21/550,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,030.01

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