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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,036.78, 225,021.69 and 44,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,036.78, 225,021.69 and 44,842.08 is: 67,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,036.78 : 225,021.69 = 44,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,036.78/225,021.69 = 44,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,036.78x = 225,021.69 × 44,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,036.78x = 10,090,440,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,440,624.72/150,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,253.11

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