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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,860.80, 226,233.60 and 45,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,860.80, 226,233.60 and 45,644.80 is: 68,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,860.80 : 226,233.60 = 45,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,860.80/226,233.60 = 45,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,860.80x = 226,233.60 × 45,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,860.80x = 10,326,387,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326,387,425.28/150,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,449.77

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