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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,888.15, 226,367.25 and 44,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,888.15, 226,367.25 and 44,267.80 is: 66,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,888.15 : 226,367.25 = 44,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,888.15/226,367.25 = 44,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,888.15x = 226,367.25 × 44,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,888.15x = 10,020,780,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,780,149.55/150,888.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,411.98

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