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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,812.91, 226,247.16 and 49,616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,812.91, 226,247.16 and 49,616.66 is: 74,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,812.91 : 226,247.16 = 49,616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,812.91/226,247.16 = 49,616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,812.91x = 226,247.16 × 49,616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,812.91x = 11,225,627,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225,627,282.45/150,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,434.13

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