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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,014.92, 228,005.10 and 46,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,014.92, 228,005.10 and 46,825.08 is: 70,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,014.92 : 228,005.10 = 46,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,014.92/228,005.10 = 46,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,014.92x = 228,005.10 × 46,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,014.92x = 10,676,357,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,357,047.91/152,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,232.30

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