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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,023.65, 228,035.48 and 96,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,023.65, 228,035.48 and 96,036.45 is: 144,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,023.65 : 228,035.48 = 96,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,023.65/228,035.48 = 96,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,023.65x = 228,035.48 × 96,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,023.65x = 21,899,717,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,717,493.06/152,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,054.68

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