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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,588.43, 225,884.40 and 45,408.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,588.43, 225,884.40 and 45,408.31 is: 68,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,588.43 : 225,884.40 = 45,408.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,588.43/225,884.40 = 45,408.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,588.43x = 225,884.40 × 45,408.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,588.43x = 10,257,028,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,257,028,859.36/150,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,112.99

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