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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,353.98, 825,475.68 and 151,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,353.98, 825,475.68 and 151,034.96 is: 226,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,353.98 : 825,475.68 = 151,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,353.98/825,475.68 = 151,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,353.98x = 825,475.68 × 151,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,353.98x = 124,675,686,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,675,686,309.77/550,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,537.27

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