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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,546.76, 228,874.14 and 68,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,546.76, 228,874.14 and 68,300.28 is: 102,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,546.76 : 228,874.14 = 68,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,546.76/228,874.14 = 68,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,546.76x = 228,874.14 × 68,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,546.76x = 15,632,167,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,167,846.76/152,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,474.60

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