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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,624.82, 225,938.85 and 45,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,624.82, 225,938.85 and 45,444.70 is: 68,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,624.82 : 225,938.85 = 45,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,624.82/225,938.85 = 45,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,624.82x = 225,938.85 × 45,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,624.82x = 10,267,723,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,723,256.60/150,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,167.54

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