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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,911.92, 226,389.62 and 45,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,911.92, 226,389.62 and 45,739.09 is: 68,615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,911.92 : 226,389.62 = 45,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,911.92/226,389.62 = 45,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,911.92x = 226,389.62 × 45,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,911.92x = 10,354,855,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,855,204.25/150,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,615.22

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