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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,617.70, 228,926.55 and 69,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,617.70, 228,926.55 and 69,673.70 is: 104,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,617.70 : 228,926.55 = 69,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,617.70/228,926.55 = 69,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,617.70x = 228,926.55 × 69,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,617.70x = 15,950,159,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,159,766.74/152,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,510.55

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