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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,074.98, 228,151.35 and 63,298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,074.98, 228,151.35 and 63,298.98 is: 94,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,074.98 : 228,151.35 = 63,298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,074.98/228,151.35 = 63,298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,074.98x = 228,151.35 × 63,298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,074.98x = 14,441,747,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,747,740.62/152,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,964.65

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