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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,479.71, 225,733.44 and 54,440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,479.71, 225,733.44 and 54,440.95 is: 81,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,479.71 : 225,733.44 = 54,440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,479.71/225,733.44 = 54,440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,479.71x = 225,733.44 × 54,440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,479.71x = 12,289,142,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,142,920.37/150,479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,666.44

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