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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,515.38, 228,852.84 and 110,740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,515.38, 228,852.84 and 110,740.53 is: 166,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,515.38 : 228,852.84 = 110,740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,515.38/228,852.84 = 110,740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,515.38x = 228,852.84 × 110,740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,515.38x = 25,343,284,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,284,793.61/152,515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,168.72

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