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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,298.41, 225,451.71 and 45,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,298.41, 225,451.71 and 45,117.39 is: 67,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,298.41 : 225,451.71 = 45,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,298.41/225,451.71 = 45,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,298.41x = 225,451.71 × 45,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,298.41x = 10,171,792,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171,792,726.24/150,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,677.31

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