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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,255.88, 225,427.74 and 45,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,255.88, 225,427.74 and 45,090.52 is: 67,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,255.88 : 225,427.74 = 45,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,255.88/225,427.74 = 45,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,255.88x = 225,427.74 × 45,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,255.88x = 10,164,654,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,654,019.02/150,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,648.96

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