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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,573.13, 225,859.51 and 45,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,573.13, 225,859.51 and 45,392.10 is: 68,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,573.13 : 225,859.51 = 45,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,573.13/225,859.51 = 45,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,573.13x = 225,859.51 × 45,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,573.13x = 10,252,237,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,237,463.87/150,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,088.09

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