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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,607.80, 225,838.74 and 45,407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,607.80, 225,838.74 and 45,407.16 is: 68,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,607.80 : 225,838.74 = 45,407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,607.80/225,838.74 = 45,407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,607.80x = 225,838.74 × 45,407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,607.80x = 10,254,695,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,695,801.38/150,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,088.74

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