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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,516.63, 228,854.72 and 110,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,516.63, 228,854.72 and 110,741.78 is: 166,170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,516.63 : 228,854.72 = 110,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,516.63/228,854.72 = 110,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,516.63x = 228,854.72 × 110,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,516.63x = 25,343,777,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343,777,356.22/152,516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,170.59

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