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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,751.92, 226,164.60 and 45,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,751.92, 226,164.60 and 45,564.24 is: 68,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,751.92 : 226,164.60 = 45,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,751.92/226,164.60 = 45,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,751.92x = 226,164.60 × 45,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,751.92x = 10,305,018,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305,018,113.90/150,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,357.46

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