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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,609.92, 225,951.34 and 45,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,609.92, 225,951.34 and 45,422.52 is: 68,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,609.92 : 225,951.34 = 45,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,609.92/225,951.34 = 45,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,609.92x = 225,951.34 × 45,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,609.92x = 10,263,279,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263,279,260.18/150,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,144.78

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