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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,282.96, 228,254.52 and 63,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,282.96, 228,254.52 and 63,506.96 is: 95,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,282.96 : 228,254.52 = 63,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,282.96/228,254.52 = 63,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,282.96x = 228,254.52 × 63,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,282.96x = 14,495,750,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,750,671.46/152,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,189.58

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