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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,009.60, 225,027.84 and 43,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,009.60, 225,027.84 and 43,391.88 is: 65,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,009.60 : 225,027.84 = 43,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,009.60/225,027.84 = 43,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,009.60x = 225,027.84 × 43,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,009.60x = 9,764,381,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,381,029.94/150,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,091.71

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