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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,041.78, 225,029.18 and 44,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,041.78, 225,029.18 and 44,847.08 is: 67,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,041.78 : 225,029.18 = 44,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,041.78/225,029.18 = 44,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,041.78x = 225,029.18 × 44,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,041.78x = 10,091,901,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091,901,637.79/150,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,260.61

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