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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,205.37, 228,309.59 and 67,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,205.37, 228,309.59 and 67,969.82 is: 101,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,205.37 : 228,309.59 = 67,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,205.37/228,309.59 = 67,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,205.37x = 228,309.59 × 67,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,205.37x = 15,518,162,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,162,477.27/152,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,955.42

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