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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,367.03, 825,513.62 and 150,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,367.03, 825,513.62 and 150,974.34 is: 226,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,367.03 : 825,513.62 = 150,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,367.03/825,513.62 = 150,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,367.03x = 825,513.62 × 150,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,367.03x = 124,631,373,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,631,373,185.64/550,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,451.38

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