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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,031.80, 228,047.70 and 96,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,031.80, 228,047.70 and 96,044.60 is: 144,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,031.80 : 228,047.70 = 96,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,031.80/228,047.70 = 96,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,031.80x = 228,047.70 × 96,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,031.80x = 21,902,750,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,750,127.42/152,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,066.90

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