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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,974.06, 226,446.44 and 45,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,974.06, 226,446.44 and 45,793.94 is: 68,686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,974.06 : 226,446.44 = 45,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,974.06/226,446.44 = 45,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,974.06x = 226,446.44 × 45,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,974.06x = 10,369,874,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369,874,686.57/150,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,686.47

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