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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,768.42, 226,176.93 and 45,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,768.42, 226,176.93 and 45,578.58 is: 68,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,768.42 : 226,176.93 = 45,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,768.42/226,176.93 = 45,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,768.42x = 226,176.93 × 45,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,768.42x = 10,308,823,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308,823,298.16/150,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,375.22

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