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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,846.48, 226,280.52 and 45,673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,846.48, 226,280.52 and 45,673.65 is: 68,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,846.48 : 226,280.52 = 45,673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,846.48/226,280.52 = 45,673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,846.48x = 226,280.52 × 45,673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,846.48x = 10,335,057,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335,057,272.30/150,846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,513.75

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