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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,995.62, 228,004.89 and 45,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,995.62, 228,004.89 and 45,371.16 is: 68,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,995.62 : 228,004.89 = 45,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,995.62/228,004.89 = 45,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,995.62x = 228,004.89 × 45,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,995.62x = 10,344,845,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,845,204.95/151,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,060.15

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