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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,033.78, 225,017.19 and 44,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,033.78, 225,017.19 and 44,839.08 is: 67,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,033.78 : 225,017.19 = 44,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,033.78/225,017.19 = 44,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,033.78x = 225,017.19 × 44,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,033.78x = 10,089,563,783.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089,563,783.79/150,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,248.61

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