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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,638.08, 225,951.44 and 45,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,638.08, 225,951.44 and 45,454.24 is: 68,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,638.08 : 225,951.44 = 45,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,638.08/225,951.44 = 45,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,638.08x = 225,951.44 × 45,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,638.08x = 10,270,450,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,450,982.11/150,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,179.65

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