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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,681.09, 226,052.72 and 49,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,681.09, 226,052.72 and 49,486.77 is: 74,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,681.09 : 226,052.72 = 49,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,681.09/226,052.72 = 49,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,681.09x = 226,052.72 × 49,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,681.09x = 11,186,618,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,186,618,715.08/150,681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,240.36

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