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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,170.84, 225,263.75 and 44,979.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,170.84, 225,263.75 and 44,979.78 is: 67,471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,170.84 : 225,263.75 = 44,979.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,170.84/225,263.75 = 44,979.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,170.84x = 225,263.75 × 44,979.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,170.84x = 10,132,313,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,313,916.98/150,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,471.91

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