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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,145.58, 226,751.13 and 45,961.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,145.58, 226,751.13 and 45,961.77 is: 68,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,145.58 : 226,751.13 = 45,961.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,145.58/226,751.13 = 45,961.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,145.58x = 226,751.13 × 45,961.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,145.58x = 10,421,883,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421,883,284.30/151,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,952.62

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