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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.60, 225,172.98 and 44,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.60, 225,172.98 and 44,958.96 is: 67,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.60 : 225,172.98 = 44,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.60/225,172.98 = 44,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.60x = 225,172.98 × 44,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.60x = 10,123,543,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,543,000.90/150,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,418.55

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