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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,995.38, 228,004.52 and 45,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,995.38, 228,004.52 and 45,370.91 is: 68,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,995.38 : 228,004.52 = 45,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,995.38/228,004.52 = 45,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,995.38x = 228,004.52 × 45,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,995.38x = 10,344,771,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,771,189.64/151,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,059.78

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