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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,563.27, 225,855.84 and 45,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,563.27, 225,855.84 and 45,390.44 is: 68,088.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,563.27 : 225,855.84 = 45,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,563.27/225,855.84 = 45,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,563.27x = 225,855.84 × 45,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,563.27x = 10,251,696,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,696,689.02/150,563.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,088.96

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