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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,705.80, 226,058.70 and 45,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,705.80, 226,058.70 and 45,513.80 is: 68,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,705.80 : 226,058.70 = 45,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,705.80/226,058.70 = 45,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,705.80x = 226,058.70 × 45,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,705.80x = 10,288,790,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,288,790,460.06/150,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,270.70

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