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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,159.42, 825,150.62 and 150,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,159.42, 825,150.62 and 150,706.84 is: 226,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,159.42 : 825,150.62 = 150,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,159.42/825,150.62 = 150,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,159.42x = 825,150.62 × 150,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,159.42x = 124,355,842,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,355,842,464.24/550,159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,036.01

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