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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,239.71, 225,381.89 and 43,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,239.71, 225,381.89 and 43,624.58 is: 65,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,239.71 : 225,381.89 = 43,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,239.71/225,381.89 = 43,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,239.71x = 225,381.89 × 43,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,239.71x = 9,832,189,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,189,273.01/150,239.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,443.35

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