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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,533.94, 225,758.78 and 45,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,533.94, 225,758.78 and 45,337.62 is: 67,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,533.94 : 225,758.78 = 45,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,533.94/225,758.78 = 45,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,533.94x = 225,758.78 × 45,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,533.94x = 10,235,365,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235,365,779.30/150,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,993.74

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