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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,258.88, 225,432.24 and 45,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,258.88, 225,432.24 and 45,093.52 is: 67,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,258.88 : 225,432.24 = 45,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,258.88/225,432.24 = 45,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,258.88x = 225,432.24 × 45,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,258.88x = 10,165,533,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,533,223.08/150,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,653.46

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