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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,147.76, 227,827.98 and 135,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,147.76, 227,827.98 and 135,220.92 is: 202,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,147.76 : 227,827.98 = 135,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,147.76/227,827.98 = 135,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,147.76x = 227,827.98 × 135,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,147.76x = 30,807,109,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,807,109,057.34/152,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,481.52

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