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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,599.62, 228,866.49 and 96,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,599.62, 228,866.49 and 96,364.59 is: 144,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,599.62 : 228,866.49 = 96,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,599.62/228,866.49 = 96,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,599.62x = 228,866.49 × 96,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,599.62x = 22,054,625,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,625,473.59/152,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,526.08

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