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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,984.99, 226,510.17 and 45,811.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,984.99, 226,510.17 and 45,811.89 is: 68,727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,984.99 : 226,510.17 = 45,811.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,984.99/226,510.17 = 45,811.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,984.99x = 226,510.17 × 45,811.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,984.99x = 10,376,858,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,858,991.92/150,984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,727.75

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