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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,908.67, 226,384.74 and 45,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,908.67, 226,384.74 and 45,735.84 is: 68,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,908.67 : 226,384.74 = 45,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,908.67/226,384.74 = 45,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,908.67x = 226,384.74 × 45,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,908.67x = 10,353,896,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353,896,247.08/150,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,610.35

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