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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,294.28, 228,495.51 and 68,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,294.28, 228,495.51 and 68,046.72 is: 102,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,294.28 : 228,495.51 = 68,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,294.28/228,495.51 = 68,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,294.28x = 228,495.51 × 68,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,294.28x = 15,548,369,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,369,990.23/152,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,094.25

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