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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,275.52, 228,413.28 and 47,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,275.52, 228,413.28 and 47,095.40 is: 70,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,275.52 : 228,413.28 = 47,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,275.52/228,413.28 = 47,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,275.52x = 228,413.28 × 47,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,275.52x = 10,757,214,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,757,214,786.91/152,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,643.10

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