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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,164.90, 228,434.55 and 96,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,164.90, 228,434.55 and 96,004.90 is: 144,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,164.90 : 228,434.55 = 96,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,164.90/228,434.55 = 96,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,164.90x = 228,434.55 × 96,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,164.90x = 21,930,836,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,930,836,129.30/152,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,125.46

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