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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,241.73, 225,384.92 and 43,626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,241.73, 225,384.92 and 43,626.62 is: 65,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,241.73 : 225,384.92 = 43,626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,241.73/225,384.92 = 43,626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,241.73x = 225,384.92 × 43,626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,241.73x = 9,832,780,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,780,913.51/150,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,446.41

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