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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,575.04, 225,863.52 and 45,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,575.04, 225,863.52 and 45,393.60 is: 68,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,575.04 : 225,863.52 = 45,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,575.04/225,863.52 = 45,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,575.04x = 225,863.52 × 45,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,575.04x = 10,252,758,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,758,281.47/150,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,090.69

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