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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,671.92, 226,044.42 and 45,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,671.92, 226,044.42 and 45,484.60 is: 68,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,671.92 : 226,044.42 = 45,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,671.92/226,044.42 = 45,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,671.92x = 226,044.42 × 45,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,671.92x = 10,281,540,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281,540,025.93/150,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,237.93

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