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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,482.88, 225,744.48 and 45,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,482.88, 225,744.48 and 45,288 is: 67,938.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,482.88 : 225,744.48 = 45,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,482.88/225,744.48 = 45,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,482.88x = 225,744.48 × 45,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,482.88x = 10,223,516,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,516,010.24/150,482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,938.07

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