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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,394.80, 228,073.80 and 133,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,394.80, 228,073.80 and 133,732.40 is: 200,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,394.80 : 228,073.80 = 133,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,394.80/228,073.80 = 133,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,394.80x = 228,073.80 × 133,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,394.80x = 30,500,856,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500,856,651.12/152,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,143.68

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