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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,265.58, 228,319.68 and 66,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,265.58, 228,319.68 and 66,841.48 is: 100,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,265.58 : 228,319.68 = 66,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,265.58/228,319.68 = 66,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,265.58x = 228,319.68 × 66,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,265.58x = 15,261,225,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,225,324.33/152,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,227.68

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