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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,189.64, 225,251.82 and 44,980.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,189.64, 225,251.82 and 44,980.36 is: 67,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,189.64 : 225,251.82 = 44,980.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,189.64/225,251.82 = 44,980.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,189.64x = 225,251.82 × 44,980.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,189.64x = 10,131,907,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,907,954.26/150,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,460.76

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