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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,901.17, 226,386.78 and 44,280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,901.17, 226,386.78 and 44,280.78 is: 66,431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,901.17 : 226,386.78 = 44,280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,901.17/226,386.78 = 44,280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,901.17x = 226,386.78 × 44,280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,901.17x = 10,024,583,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,583,200.09/150,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,431.45

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