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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,042.76, 228,029.49 and 57,282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,042.76, 228,029.49 and 57,282.75 is: 85,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,042.76 : 228,029.49 = 57,282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,042.76/228,029.49 = 57,282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,042.76x = 228,029.49 × 57,282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,042.76x = 13,062,156,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,156,268.30/152,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,911.07

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