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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,509.80, 228,764.70 and 122,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,509.80, 228,764.70 and 122,985.30 is: 184,477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,509.80 : 228,764.70 = 122,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,509.80/228,764.70 = 122,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,509.80x = 228,764.70 × 122,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,509.80x = 28,134,695,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134,695,258.91/152,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,477.95

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