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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,347.03, 228,520.26 and 45,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,347.03, 228,520.26 and 45,730.88 is: 68,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,347.03 : 228,520.26 = 45,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,347.03/228,520.26 = 45,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,347.03x = 228,520.26 × 45,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,347.03x = 10,450,432,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,432,430.60/152,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,596.23

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