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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,566.12, 225,849.03 and 45,385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,566.12, 225,849.03 and 45,385.09 is: 68,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,566.12 : 225,849.03 = 45,385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,566.12/225,849.03 = 45,385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,566.12x = 225,849.03 × 45,385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,566.12x = 10,250,177,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,177,818.15/150,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,077.59

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