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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,014.32, 228,025.36 and 72,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,014.32, 228,025.36 and 72,033.52 is: 108,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,014.32 : 228,025.36 = 72,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,014.32/228,025.36 = 72,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,014.32x = 228,025.36 × 72,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,014.32x = 16,425,469,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425,469,330.07/152,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,052.12

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