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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,616.70, 228,925.05 and 135,703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,616.70, 228,925.05 and 135,703.90 is: 203,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,616.70 : 228,925.05 = 135,703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,616.70/228,925.05 = 135,703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,616.70x = 228,925.05 × 135,703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,616.70x = 31,066,022,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066,022,092.70/152,616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,555.85

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