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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,917.80, 226,319.10 and 45,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,917.80, 226,319.10 and 45,701.80 is: 68,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,917.80 : 226,319.10 = 45,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,917.80/226,319.10 = 45,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,917.80x = 226,319.10 × 45,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,917.80x = 10,343,190,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,190,244.38/150,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,535.26

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