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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,871.40, 226,349.46 and 44,257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,871.40, 226,349.46 and 44,257.88 is: 66,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,871.40 : 226,349.46 = 44,257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,871.40/226,349.46 = 44,257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,871.40x = 226,349.46 × 44,257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,871.40x = 10,017,746,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,746,107.00/150,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,399.24

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