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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,143.63, 228,346.67 and 58,714.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,143.63, 228,346.67 and 58,714.99 is: 88,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,143.63 : 228,346.67 = 58,714.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,143.63/228,346.67 = 58,714.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,143.63x = 228,346.67 × 58,714.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,143.63x = 13,407,372,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407,372,445.58/152,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,123.13

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