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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,175.78, 228,115.35 and 63,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,175.78, 228,115.35 and 63,454.68 is: 95,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,175.78 : 228,115.35 = 63,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,175.78/228,115.35 = 63,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,175.78x = 228,115.35 × 63,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,175.78x = 14,474,986,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,986,537.34/152,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,120.17

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