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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,046.38, 225,104.58 and 43,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,046.38, 225,104.58 and 43,426.08 is: 65,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,046.38 : 225,104.58 = 43,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,046.38/225,104.58 = 43,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,046.38x = 225,104.58 × 43,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,046.38x = 9,775,409,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775,409,499.45/150,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,149.25

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