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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,873.80, 226,253.10 and 45,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,873.80, 226,253.10 and 45,657.80 is: 68,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,873.80 : 226,253.10 = 45,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,873.80/226,253.10 = 45,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,873.80x = 226,253.10 × 45,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,873.80x = 10,330,218,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330,218,789.18/150,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,469.27

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