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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,185.92, 225,311.28 and 45,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,185.92, 225,311.28 and 45,014.08 is: 67,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,185.92 : 225,311.28 = 45,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,185.92/225,311.28 = 45,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,185.92x = 225,311.28 × 45,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,185.92x = 10,142,179,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,179,982.82/150,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,530.83

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