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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,173.84, 225,268.24 and 44,982.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,173.84, 225,268.24 and 44,982.78 is: 67,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,173.84 : 225,268.24 = 44,982.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,173.84/225,268.24 = 44,982.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,173.84x = 225,268.24 × 44,982.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,173.84x = 10,133,191,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,191,680.91/150,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,476.41

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