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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.80, 228,047.70 and 102,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.80, 228,047.70 and 102,265.40 is: 153,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.80 : 228,047.70 = 102,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.80/228,047.70 = 102,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.80x = 228,047.70 × 102,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.80x = 23,321,389,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,321,389,259.58/152,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,398.10

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