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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,254.08, 228,402.99 and 47,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,254.08, 228,402.99 and 47,081.25 is: 70,628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,254.08 : 228,402.99 = 47,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,254.08/228,402.99 = 47,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,254.08x = 228,402.99 × 47,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,254.08x = 10,753,498,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,498,272.94/152,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,628.64

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