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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,587.93, 225,883.65 and 45,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,587.93, 225,883.65 and 45,407.81 is: 68,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,587.93 : 225,883.65 = 45,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,587.93/225,883.65 = 45,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,587.93x = 225,883.65 × 45,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,587.93x = 10,256,881,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256,881,861.31/150,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,112.24

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