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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,371.80, 228,039.30 and 133,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,371.80, 228,039.30 and 133,709.40 is: 200,109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,371.80 : 228,039.30 = 133,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,371.80/228,039.30 = 133,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,371.80x = 228,039.30 × 133,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,371.80x = 30,490,997,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490,997,979.42/152,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,109.19

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