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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,809.20, 226,246.20 and 45,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,809.20, 226,246.20 and 45,638.80 is: 68,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,809.20 : 226,246.20 = 45,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,809.20/226,246.20 = 45,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,809.20x = 226,246.20 × 45,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,809.20x = 10,325,605,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325,605,072.56/150,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,468.01

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