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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.70, 228,047.55 and 124,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.70, 228,047.55 and 124,383.70 is: 186,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.70 : 228,047.55 = 124,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.70/228,047.55 = 124,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.70x = 228,047.55 × 124,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.70x = 28,365,398,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365,398,044.94/152,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,575.55

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