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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,415.92, 225,646.56 and 45,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,415.92, 225,646.56 and 45,223.92 is: 67,842.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,415.92 : 225,646.56 = 45,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,415.92/225,646.56 = 45,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,415.92x = 225,646.56 × 45,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,415.92x = 10,204,621,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,621,977.72/150,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,842.70

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