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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,192.91, 228,095.27 and 72,230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,192.91, 228,095.27 and 72,230.73 is: 108,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,192.91 : 228,095.27 = 72,230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,192.91/228,095.27 = 72,230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,192.91x = 228,095.27 × 72,230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,192.91x = 16,475,487,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,487,861.65/152,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,253.98

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