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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,084.61, 228,124.40 and 45,468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,084.61, 228,124.40 and 45,468.81 is: 68,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,084.61 : 228,124.40 = 45,468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,084.61/228,124.40 = 45,468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,084.61x = 228,124.40 × 45,468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,084.61x = 10,372,544,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,544,999.96/152,084.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,202.46

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