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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,262.47, 228,392.43 and 119,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,262.47, 228,392.43 and 119,010.48 is: 178,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,262.47 : 228,392.43 = 119,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,262.47/228,392.43 = 119,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,262.47x = 228,392.43 × 119,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,262.47x = 27,181,092,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,092,722.67/152,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,514.72

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