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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,519.74, 228,695.76 and 121,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,519.74, 228,695.76 and 121,130.82 is: 181,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,519.74 : 228,695.76 = 121,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,519.74/228,695.76 = 121,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,519.74x = 228,695.76 × 121,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,519.74x = 27,702,104,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,104,939.32/152,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,629.64

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