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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,667.52, 225,995.81 and 45,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,667.52, 225,995.81 and 45,483.75 is: 68,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,667.52 : 225,995.81 = 45,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,667.52/225,995.81 = 45,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,667.52x = 225,995.81 × 45,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,667.52x = 10,279,136,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279,136,695.67/150,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,223.97

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