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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.70, 228,047.55 and 102,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.70, 228,047.55 and 102,265.30 is: 153,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.70 : 228,047.55 = 102,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.70/228,047.55 = 102,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.70x = 228,047.55 × 102,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.70x = 23,321,351,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,321,351,115.02/152,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,397.95

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