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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,701.96, 226,052.94 and 45,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,701.96, 226,052.94 and 45,520.94 is: 68,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,701.96 : 226,052.94 = 45,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,701.96/226,052.94 = 45,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,701.96x = 226,052.94 × 45,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,701.96x = 10,290,141,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,141,188.30/150,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,281.40

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