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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,311.80, 228,467.70 and 147,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,311.80, 228,467.70 and 147,937.80 is: 221,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,311.80 : 228,467.70 = 147,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,311.80/228,467.70 = 147,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,311.80x = 228,467.70 × 147,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,311.80x = 33,799,008,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,008,909.06/152,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,906.70

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