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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,126.72, 228,190.72 and 99,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,126.72, 228,190.72 and 99,866.88 is: 149,800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,126.72 : 228,190.72 = 99,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,126.72/228,190.72 = 99,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,126.72x = 228,190.72 × 99,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,126.72x = 22,788,695,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,695,251.35/152,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,800.74

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