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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,028.20, 228,042.30 and 124,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,028.20, 228,042.30 and 124,380.20 is: 186,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,028.20 : 228,042.30 = 124,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,028.20/228,042.30 = 124,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,028.20x = 228,042.30 × 124,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,028.20x = 28,363,946,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,946,882.46/152,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,570.30

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