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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,439.57, 228,659.36 and 63,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,439.57, 228,659.36 and 63,644.74 is: 95,467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,439.57 : 228,659.36 = 63,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,439.57/228,659.36 = 63,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,439.57x = 228,659.36 × 63,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,439.57x = 14,552,964,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,964,625.89/152,439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,467.11

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