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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,179.84, 225,277.24 and 44,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,179.84, 225,277.24 and 44,988.80 is: 67,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,179.84 : 225,277.24 = 44,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,179.84/225,277.24 = 44,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,179.84x = 225,277.24 × 44,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,179.84x = 10,134,952,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134,952,694.91/150,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,485.44

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