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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,283.13, 228,476.60 and 45,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,283.13, 228,476.60 and 45,669.69 is: 68,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,283.13 : 228,476.60 = 45,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,283.13/228,476.60 = 45,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,283.13x = 228,476.60 × 45,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,283.13x = 10,434,455,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,455,494.25/152,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,520.10

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