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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,433.29, 228,567.47 and 121,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,433.29, 228,567.47 and 121,045.29 is: 181,502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,433.29 : 228,567.47 = 121,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,433.29/228,567.47 = 121,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,433.29x = 228,567.47 × 121,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,433.29x = 27,667,014,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667,014,909.24/152,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,502.44

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