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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,617.58, 225,926.66 and 45,436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,617.58, 225,926.66 and 45,436.65 is: 68,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,617.58 : 225,926.66 = 45,436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,617.58/225,926.66 = 45,436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,617.58x = 225,926.66 × 45,436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,617.58x = 10,265,350,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,350,576.09/150,617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,155.06

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