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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,997.04, 226,495.59 and 44,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,997.04, 226,495.59 and 44,381 is: 66,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,997.04 : 226,495.59 = 44,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,997.04/226,495.59 = 44,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,997.04x = 226,495.59 × 44,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,997.04x = 10,052,100,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052,100,779.79/150,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,571.51

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