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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,838.07, 226,294.49 and 45,657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,838.07, 226,294.49 and 45,657.34 is: 68,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,838.07 : 226,294.49 = 45,657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,838.07/226,294.49 = 45,657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,838.07x = 226,294.49 × 45,657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,838.07x = 10,332,004,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,332,004,018.46/150,838.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,497.33

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