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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,233.80, 228,350.70 and 146,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,233.80, 228,350.70 and 146,110.20 is: 219,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,233.80 : 228,350.70 = 146,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,233.80/228,350.70 = 146,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,233.80x = 228,350.70 × 146,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,233.80x = 33,364,366,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364,366,447.14/152,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,165.30

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