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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,243.54, 228,302.88 and 45,589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,243.54, 228,302.88 and 45,589.92 is: 68,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,243.54 : 228,302.88 = 45,589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,243.54/228,302.88 = 45,589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,243.54x = 228,302.88 × 45,589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,243.54x = 10,408,310,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,310,034.97/152,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,366.19

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