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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,070.80, 228,106.20 and 137,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,070.80, 228,106.20 and 137,037.20 is: 205,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,070.80 : 228,106.20 = 137,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,070.80/228,106.20 = 137,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,070.80x = 228,106.20 × 137,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,070.80x = 31,259,034,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259,034,950.64/152,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,555.80

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