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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,455.34, 225,683.82 and 45,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,455.34, 225,683.82 and 45,273.60 is: 67,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,455.34 : 225,683.82 = 45,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,455.34/225,683.82 = 45,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,455.34x = 225,683.82 × 45,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,455.34x = 10,217,518,993.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,518,993.15/150,455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,910.64

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