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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,210.72, 228,454.59 and 81,193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,210.72, 228,454.59 and 81,193.57 is: 121,864.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,210.72 : 228,454.59 = 81,193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,210.72/228,454.59 = 81,193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,210.72x = 228,454.59 × 81,193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,210.72x = 18,549,043,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549,043,744.99/152,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,864.24

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