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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,024.70, 228,037.05 and 124,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,024.70, 228,037.05 and 124,376.70 is: 186,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,024.70 : 228,037.05 = 124,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,024.70/228,037.05 = 124,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,024.70x = 228,037.05 × 124,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,024.70x = 28,362,495,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362,495,756.74/152,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,565.05

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