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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,894.73, 226,377.15 and 44,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,894.73, 226,377.15 and 44,274.40 is: 66,421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,894.73 : 226,377.15 = 44,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,894.73/226,377.15 = 44,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,894.73x = 226,377.15 × 44,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,894.73x = 10,022,711,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,711,757.99/150,894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,421.88

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