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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,916.80, 226,317.60 and 45,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,916.80, 226,317.60 and 45,700.80 is: 68,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,916.80 : 226,317.60 = 45,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,916.80/226,317.60 = 45,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,916.80x = 226,317.60 × 45,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,916.80x = 10,342,895,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,895,374.08/150,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,533.76

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