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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,894.52, 226,304.11 and 45,711.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,894.52, 226,304.11 and 45,711.97 is: 68,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,894.52 : 226,304.11 = 45,711.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,894.52/226,304.11 = 45,711.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,894.52x = 226,304.11 × 45,711.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,894.52x = 10,344,806,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,806,687.20/150,894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,556.54

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