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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,651.90, 234,977.85 and 45,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,651.90, 234,977.85 and 45,843.90 is: 68,765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,651.90 : 234,977.85 = 45,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,651.90/234,977.85 = 45,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,651.90x = 234,977.85 × 45,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,651.90x = 10,772,301,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,772,301,057.62/156,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,765.85

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