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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,185.43, 225,249.43 and 45,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,185.43, 225,249.43 and 45,004.40 is: 67,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,185.43 : 225,249.43 = 45,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,185.43/225,249.43 = 45,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,185.43x = 225,249.43 × 45,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,185.43x = 10,137,215,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,215,898.10/150,185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,498.00

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