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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.60, 226,362.90 and 45,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.60, 226,362.90 and 45,732.80 is: 68,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.60 : 226,362.90 = 45,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.60/226,362.90 = 45,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.60x = 226,362.90 × 45,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.60x = 10,352,209,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,209,233.12/150,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,599.20

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