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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,174.31, 228,074.51 and 85,474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,174.31, 228,074.51 and 85,474.23 is: 128,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,174.31 : 228,074.51 = 85,474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,174.31/228,074.51 = 85,474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,174.31x = 228,074.51 × 85,474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,174.31x = 19,494,493,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,493,124.88/152,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,106.33

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