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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,425.80, 228,638.70 and 136,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,425.80, 228,638.70 and 136,096.20 is: 204,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,425.80 : 228,638.70 = 136,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,425.80/228,638.70 = 136,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,425.80x = 228,638.70 × 136,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,425.80x = 31,116,858,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116,858,242.94/152,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,144.30

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