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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,814.98, 226,233 and 45,641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,814.98, 226,233 and 45,641.88 is: 68,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,814.98 : 226,233 = 45,641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,814.98/226,233 = 45,641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,814.98x = 226,233 × 45,641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,814.98x = 10,325,699,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325,699,438.04/150,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,466.01

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