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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,030.20, 228,069.78 and 46,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,030.20, 228,069.78 and 46,849.12 is: 70,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030.20 : 228,069.78 = 46,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030.20/228,069.78 = 46,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030.20x = 228,069.78 × 46,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030.20x = 10,684,868,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,684,868,491.59/152,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,281.22

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