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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,988.35, 226,483.52 and 44,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,988.35, 226,483.52 and 44,371.92 is: 66,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,988.35 : 226,483.52 = 44,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,988.35/226,483.52 = 44,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,988.35x = 226,483.52 × 44,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,988.35x = 10,049,508,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,049,508,408.90/150,988.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,558.17

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