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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,793.76, 226,228.02 and 45,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,793.76, 226,228.02 and 45,612.74 is: 68,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,793.76 : 226,228.02 = 45,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,793.76/226,228.02 = 45,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,793.76x = 226,228.02 × 45,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,793.76x = 10,318,879,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,879,856.97/150,793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,430.42

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