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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,140.70, 228,211.05 and 148,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,140.70, 228,211.05 and 148,252.70 is: 222,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,140.70 : 228,211.05 = 148,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,140.70/228,211.05 = 148,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,140.70x = 228,211.05 × 148,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,140.70x = 33,832,904,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832,904,332.34/152,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,379.05

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