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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,656.92, 226,021.92 and 45,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,656.92, 226,021.92 and 45,469.60 is: 68,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,656.92 : 226,021.92 = 45,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,656.92/226,021.92 = 45,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,656.92x = 226,021.92 × 45,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,656.92x = 10,277,126,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,126,293.63/150,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,215.43

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