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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,110.98, 228,196.98 and 46,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,110.98, 228,196.98 and 46,926 is: 70,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,110.98 : 228,196.98 = 46,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,110.98/228,196.98 = 46,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,110.98x = 228,196.98 × 46,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,110.98x = 10,708,371,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,708,371,483.48/152,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,398.41

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