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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,553.18, 225,829.62 and 45,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,553.18, 225,829.62 and 45,372.15 is: 68,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,553.18 : 225,829.62 = 45,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,553.18/225,829.62 = 45,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,553.18x = 225,829.62 × 45,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,553.18x = 10,246,375,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,375,393.08/150,553.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,058.18

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