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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,483.78, 825,726.96 and 151,130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,483.78, 825,726.96 and 151,130.02 is: 226,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,483.78 : 825,726.96 = 151,130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,483.78/825,726.96 = 151,130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,483.78x = 825,726.96 × 151,130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,483.78x = 124,792,131,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,792,131,979.34/550,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,695.38

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