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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,444.96, 228,618.96 and 142,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,444.96, 228,618.96 and 142,494.24 is: 213,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,444.96 : 228,618.96 = 142,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,444.96/228,618.96 = 142,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,444.96x = 228,618.96 × 142,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,444.96x = 32,576,884,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,576,884,954.79/152,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,696.04

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