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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,964.74, 226,479.78 and 45,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,964.74, 226,479.78 and 45,791.64 is: 68,697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,964.74 : 226,479.78 = 45,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,964.74/226,479.78 = 45,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,964.74x = 226,479.78 × 45,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,964.74x = 10,370,880,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,880,553.04/150,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,697.37

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