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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.92, 225,039.78 and 44,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.92, 225,039.78 and 44,832.36 is: 67,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.92 : 225,039.78 = 44,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.92/225,039.78 = 44,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.92x = 225,039.78 × 44,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.92x = 10,089,064,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,064,431.28/150,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,258.22

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