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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,869.89, 226,347.21 and 44,256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,869.89, 226,347.21 and 44,256.38 is: 66,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,869.89 : 226,347.21 = 44,256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,869.89/226,347.21 = 44,256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,869.89x = 226,347.21 × 44,256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,869.89x = 10,017,307,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,307,005.96/150,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,396.99

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