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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,145.63, 228,349.67 and 58,716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,145.63, 228,349.67 and 58,716.99 is: 88,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,145.63 : 228,349.67 = 58,716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,145.63/228,349.67 = 58,716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,145.63x = 228,349.67 × 58,716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,145.63x = 13,408,005,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408,005,289.89/152,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,126.13

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