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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,682.68, 226,025.64 and 45,502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,682.68, 226,025.64 and 45,502.56 is: 68,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,682.68 : 226,025.64 = 45,502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,682.68/226,025.64 = 45,502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,682.68x = 226,025.64 × 45,502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,682.68x = 10,284,745,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284,745,245.64/150,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,254.33

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