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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,237.10, 228,355.65 and 102,470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,237.10, 228,355.65 and 102,470.70 is: 153,706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,237.10 : 228,355.65 = 102,470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,237.10/228,355.65 = 102,470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,237.10x = 228,355.65 × 102,470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,237.10x = 23,399,763,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399,763,304.46/152,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,706.05

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