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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,315.80, 228,527.76 and 68,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,315.80, 228,527.76 and 68,068.24 is: 102,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,315.80 : 228,527.76 = 68,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,315.80/228,527.76 = 68,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,315.80x = 228,527.76 × 68,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,315.80x = 15,555,482,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,482,414.34/152,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,126.52

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