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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,633.24, 225,955.74 and 45,452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,633.24, 225,955.74 and 45,452.22 is: 68,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,633.24 : 225,955.74 = 45,452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,633.24/225,955.74 = 45,452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,633.24x = 225,955.74 × 45,452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,633.24x = 10,270,190,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,190,004.74/150,633.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,180.10

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