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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,763.70, 226,178.36 and 45,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,763.70, 226,178.36 and 45,579.94 is: 68,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,763.70 : 226,178.36 = 45,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,763.70/226,178.36 = 45,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,763.70x = 226,178.36 × 45,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,763.70x = 10,309,195,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,195,455.68/150,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,379.82

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