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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,611.20, 228,916.80 and 130,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,611.20, 228,916.80 and 130,060.80 is: 195,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,611.20 : 228,916.80 = 130,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,611.20/228,916.80 = 130,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,611.20x = 228,916.80 × 130,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,611.20x = 29,773,102,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773,102,141.44/152,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,091.20

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