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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,473.78, 825,711.93 and 151,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,473.78, 825,711.93 and 151,120.02 is: 226,680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,473.78 : 825,711.93 = 151,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,473.78/825,711.93 = 151,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,473.78x = 825,711.93 × 151,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,473.78x = 124,781,603,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,781,603,375.84/550,473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,680.38

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