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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,038.28, 225,023.94 and 44,843.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,038.28, 225,023.94 and 44,843.58 is: 67,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,038.28 : 225,023.94 = 44,843.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,038.28/225,023.94 = 44,843.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,038.28x = 225,023.94 × 44,843.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,038.28x = 10,090,879,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,879,055.31/150,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,255.36

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