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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,185.67, 228,317.42 and 89,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,185.67, 228,317.42 and 89,058.95 is: 133,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,185.67 : 228,317.42 = 89,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,185.67/228,317.42 = 89,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,185.67x = 228,317.42 × 89,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,185.67x = 20,333,708,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333,708,772.97/152,185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,611.20

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