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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,757.39, 226,168.89 and 45,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,757.39, 226,168.89 and 45,573.63 is: 68,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,757.39 : 226,168.89 = 45,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,757.39/226,168.89 = 45,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,757.39x = 226,168.89 × 45,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,757.39x = 10,307,337,310.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307,337,310.37/150,757.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,370.36

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