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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,981.99, 226,505.66 and 45,808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,981.99, 226,505.66 and 45,808.89 is: 68,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,981.99 : 226,505.66 = 45,808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,981.99/226,505.66 = 45,808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,981.99x = 226,505.66 × 45,808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,981.99x = 10,375,972,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,972,634.27/150,981.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,723.25

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