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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,910.92, 226,388.12 and 45,738.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,910.92, 226,388.12 and 45,738.09 is: 68,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,910.92 : 226,388.12 = 45,738.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,910.92/226,388.12 = 45,738.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,910.92x = 226,388.12 × 45,738.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,910.92x = 10,354,559,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,559,978.80/150,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,613.72

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