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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,398.54, 228,514.48 and 121,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,398.54, 228,514.48 and 121,010.23 is: 181,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,398.54 : 228,514.48 = 121,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,398.54/228,514.48 = 121,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,398.54x = 228,514.48 × 121,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,398.54x = 27,652,589,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,589,783.13/152,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,449.18

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