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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,392.80, 228,070.80 and 133,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,392.80, 228,070.80 and 133,730.40 is: 200,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,392.80 : 228,070.80 = 133,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,392.80/228,070.80 = 133,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,392.80x = 228,070.80 × 133,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,392.80x = 30,499,999,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499,999,312.32/152,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,140.68

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