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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,899.81, 226,384.72 and 44,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,899.81, 226,384.72 and 44,279.46 is: 66,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,899.81 : 226,384.72 = 44,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,899.81/226,384.72 = 44,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,899.81x = 226,384.72 × 44,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,899.81x = 10,024,193,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,193,292.22/150,899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,429.46

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