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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,234.16, 228,055.72 and 112,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,234.16, 228,055.72 and 112,180.44 is: 168,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,234.16 : 228,055.72 = 112,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,234.16/228,055.72 = 112,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,234.16x = 228,055.72 × 112,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,234.16x = 25,583,391,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,391,014.12/152,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,052.89

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