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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,962.54, 226,429.22 and 45,782.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,962.54, 226,429.22 and 45,782.42 is: 68,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,962.54 : 226,429.22 = 45,782.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,962.54/226,429.22 = 45,782.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,962.54x = 226,429.22 × 45,782.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,962.54x = 10,366,476,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,366,476,632.62/150,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,669.20

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