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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,449.70, 228,674.55 and 149,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,449.70, 228,674.55 and 149,533.70 is: 224,300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,449.70 : 228,674.55 = 149,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,449.70/228,674.55 = 149,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,449.70x = 228,674.55 × 149,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,449.70x = 34,194,551,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,551,557.34/152,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,300.55

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