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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.60, 228,035.40 and 67,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.60, 228,035.40 and 67,783.60 is: 101,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.60 : 228,035.40 = 67,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.60/228,035.40 = 67,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.60x = 228,035.40 × 67,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.60x = 15,457,060,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,060,339.44/152,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,675.40

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