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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,813.91, 226,248.66 and 49,617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,813.91, 226,248.66 and 49,617.66 is: 74,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,813.91 : 226,248.66 = 49,617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,813.91/226,248.66 = 49,617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,813.91x = 226,248.66 × 49,617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,813.91x = 11,225,929,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225,929,087.34/150,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,435.63

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