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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,244.54, 228,304.38 and 45,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,244.54, 228,304.38 and 45,590.92 is: 68,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,244.54 : 228,304.38 = 45,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,244.54/228,304.38 = 45,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,244.54x = 228,304.38 × 45,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,244.54x = 10,408,606,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,606,724.23/152,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,367.68

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