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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,268.01, 825,403.23 and 150,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,268.01, 825,403.23 and 150,914.52 is: 226,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,268.01 : 825,403.23 = 150,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,268.01/825,403.23 = 150,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,268.01x = 825,403.23 × 150,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,268.01x = 124,565,332,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,565,332,261.90/550,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,372.11

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