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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,436.44, 225,659.52 and 45,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,436.44, 225,659.52 and 45,256.32 is: 67,885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,436.44 : 225,659.52 = 45,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,436.44/225,659.52 = 45,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,436.44x = 225,659.52 × 45,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,436.44x = 10,212,519,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,519,448.17/150,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,885.94

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