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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.30, 228,034.95 and 41,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.30, 228,034.95 and 41,215.30 is: 61,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.30 : 228,034.95 = 41,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.30/228,034.95 = 41,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.30x = 228,034.95 × 41,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.30x = 9,398,528,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,528,874.74/152,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,822.95

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