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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,069.36, 228,136.64 and 45,461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,069.36, 228,136.64 and 45,461.66 is: 68,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,069.36 : 228,136.64 = 45,461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,069.36/228,136.64 = 45,461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,069.36x = 228,136.64 × 45,461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,069.36x = 10,371,468,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,468,993.23/152,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,202.23

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