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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,304.28, 228,510.51 and 68,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,304.28, 228,510.51 and 68,056.72 is: 102,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,304.28 : 228,510.51 = 68,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,304.28/228,510.51 = 68,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,304.28x = 228,510.51 × 68,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,304.28x = 15,551,675,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,675,796.13/152,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,109.25

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