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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,647.92, 226,008.42 and 45,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,647.92, 226,008.42 and 45,460.60 is: 68,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,647.92 : 226,008.42 = 45,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,647.92/226,008.42 = 45,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,647.92x = 226,008.42 × 45,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,647.92x = 10,274,478,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,478,378.25/150,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,201.93

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