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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,313.78, 228,525.34 and 68,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,313.78, 228,525.34 and 68,066.90 is: 102,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,313.78 : 228,525.34 = 68,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,313.78/228,525.34 = 68,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,313.78x = 228,525.34 × 68,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,313.78x = 15,555,011,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,011,465.25/152,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,124.78

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