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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,019.72, 225,037.85 and 44,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,019.72, 225,037.85 and 44,846.89 is: 67,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,019.72 : 225,037.85 = 44,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,019.72/225,037.85 = 44,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,019.72x = 225,037.85 × 44,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,019.72x = 10,092,246,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,246,917.96/150,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,272.80

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