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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,045.76, 228,033.99 and 57,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,045.76, 228,033.99 and 57,285.75 is: 85,915.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,045.76 : 228,033.99 = 57,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,045.76/228,033.99 = 57,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,045.76x = 228,033.99 × 57,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,045.76x = 13,063,098,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,098,142.64/152,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,915.57

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