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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,172.84, 225,266.74 and 44,981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,172.84, 225,266.74 and 44,981.78 is: 67,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,172.84 : 225,266.74 = 44,981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,172.84/225,266.74 = 44,981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,172.84x = 225,266.74 × 44,981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,172.84x = 10,132,898,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,898,940.00/150,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,474.91

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