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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,514.38, 228,851.34 and 110,739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,514.38, 228,851.34 and 110,739.53 is: 166,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,514.38 : 228,851.34 = 110,739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,514.38/228,851.34 = 110,739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,514.38x = 228,851.34 × 110,739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,514.38x = 25,342,888,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,888,687.21/152,514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,167.21

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