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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,174.72, 225,253.44 and 44,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,174.72, 225,253.44 and 44,995.68 is: 67,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,174.72 : 225,253.44 = 44,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,174.72/225,253.44 = 44,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,174.72x = 225,253.44 × 44,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,174.72x = 10,135,431,705.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135,431,705.14/150,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,490.93

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