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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,787.98, 226,192.77 and 45,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,787.98, 226,192.77 and 45,615.15 is: 68,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,787.98 : 226,192.77 = 45,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,787.98/226,192.77 = 45,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,787.98x = 226,192.77 × 45,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,787.98x = 10,317,817,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,817,132.47/150,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,425.99

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