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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,164.40, 228,433.80 and 96,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,164.40, 228,433.80 and 96,004.40 is: 144,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,164.40 : 228,433.80 = 96,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,164.40/228,433.80 = 96,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,164.40x = 228,433.80 × 96,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,164.40x = 21,930,649,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930,649,908.72/152,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,124.71

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