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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,881.51, 226,364.66 and 44,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,881.51, 226,364.66 and 44,268 is: 66,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,881.51 : 226,364.66 = 44,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,881.51/226,364.66 = 44,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,881.51x = 226,364.66 × 44,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,881.51x = 10,020,710,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,710,547.54/150,881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,414.44

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