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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,168.84, 225,260.75 and 44,977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,168.84, 225,260.75 and 44,977.78 is: 67,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,168.84 : 225,260.75 = 44,977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,168.84/225,260.75 = 44,977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,168.84x = 225,260.75 × 44,977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,168.84x = 10,131,728,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,728,597.16/150,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,468.92

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