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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,293.88, 225,444.96 and 45,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,293.88, 225,444.96 and 45,112.86 is: 67,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,293.88 : 225,444.96 = 45,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,293.88/225,444.96 = 45,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,293.88x = 225,444.96 × 45,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,293.88x = 10,170,466,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,170,466,918.19/150,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,670.53

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