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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,158.80, 228,043.80 and 116,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,158.80, 228,043.80 and 116,923.80 is: 175,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,158.80 : 228,043.80 = 116,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,158.80/228,043.80 = 116,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,158.80x = 228,043.80 × 116,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,158.80x = 26,663,747,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663,747,662.44/152,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,236.32

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