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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,849.60, 226,274.40 and 45,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,849.60, 226,274.40 and 45,673.80 is: 68,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849.60 : 226,274.40 = 45,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849.60/226,274.40 = 45,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849.60x = 226,274.40 × 45,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849.60x = 10,334,811,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,811,690.72/150,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,510.70

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