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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,187.30, 228,280.95 and 146,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,187.30, 228,280.95 and 146,063.70 is: 219,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,187.30 : 228,280.95 = 146,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,187.30/228,280.95 = 146,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,187.30x = 228,280.95 × 146,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,187.30x = 33,343,560,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343,560,196.52/152,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,095.55

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