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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,755.52, 226,166.08 and 45,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,755.52, 226,166.08 and 45,571.75 is: 68,367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,755.52 : 226,166.08 = 45,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,755.52/226,166.08 = 45,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,755.52x = 226,166.08 × 45,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,755.52x = 10,306,784,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,784,056.24/150,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,367.54

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