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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,906.24, 226,334.25 and 45,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,906.24, 226,334.25 and 45,700.20 is: 68,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,906.24 : 226,334.25 = 45,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,906.24/226,334.25 = 45,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,906.24x = 226,334.25 × 45,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,906.24x = 10,343,520,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,520,491.85/150,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,542.70

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