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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,030.40, 225,016.80 and 44,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,030.40, 225,016.80 and 44,852.80 is: 67,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,030.40 : 225,016.80 = 44,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,030.40/225,016.80 = 44,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,030.40x = 225,016.80 × 44,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,030.40x = 10,092,633,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,633,527.04/150,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,270.59

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