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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,405.80, 228,867.90 and 113,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,405.80, 228,867.90 and 113,007.40 is: 169,703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,405.80 : 228,867.90 = 113,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,405.80/228,867.90 = 113,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,405.80x = 228,867.90 × 113,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,405.80x = 25,863,766,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,863,766,322.46/152,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,703.29

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