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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,035.15, 228,052.73 and 73,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,035.15, 228,052.73 and 73,303.15 is: 109,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,035.15 : 228,052.73 = 73,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,035.15/228,052.73 = 73,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,035.15x = 228,052.73 × 73,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,035.15x = 16,716,983,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,716,983,475.10/152,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,954.73

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