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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,568.04, 225,853.02 and 45,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,568.04, 225,853.02 and 45,386.60 is: 68,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,568.04 : 225,853.02 = 45,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,568.04/225,853.02 = 45,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,568.04x = 225,853.02 × 45,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,568.04x = 10,250,700,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,700,677.53/150,568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,080.19

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