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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,280.96, 228,251.52 and 63,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,280.96, 228,251.52 and 63,504.96 is: 95,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,280.96 : 228,251.52 = 63,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,280.96/228,251.52 = 63,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,280.96x = 228,251.52 × 63,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,280.96x = 14,495,103,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,103,647.54/152,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,186.58

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