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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,223.01, 825,335.73 and 150,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,223.01, 825,335.73 and 150,869.52 is: 226,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,223.01 : 825,335.73 = 150,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,223.01/825,335.73 = 150,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,223.01x = 825,335.73 × 150,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,223.01x = 124,518,005,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,518,005,423.95/550,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,304.61

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