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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,894.82, 226,377.28 and 44,274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,894.82, 226,377.28 and 44,274.47 is: 66,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,894.82 : 226,377.28 = 44,274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,894.82/226,377.28 = 44,274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,894.82x = 226,377.28 × 44,274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,894.82x = 10,022,732,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,732,960.16/150,894.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,421.98

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