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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,248.61, 228,396 and 110,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,248.61, 228,396 and 110,444.15 is: 165,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,248.61 : 228,396 = 110,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,248.61/228,396 = 110,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,248.61x = 228,396 × 110,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,248.61x = 25,225,000,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,000,941.42/152,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,682.97

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