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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,037.78, 225,023.18 and 44,843.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,037.78, 225,023.18 and 44,843.08 is: 67,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,037.78 : 225,023.18 = 44,843.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,037.78/225,023.18 = 44,843.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,037.78x = 225,023.18 × 44,843.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,037.78x = 10,090,732,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,732,462.59/150,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,254.61

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