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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.98, 225,008.64 and 44,824.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.98, 225,008.64 and 44,824.86 is: 67,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.98 : 225,008.64 = 44,824.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.98/225,008.64 = 44,824.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.98x = 225,008.64 × 44,824.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.98x = 10,085,980,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,980,786.79/150,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,237.64

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