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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,652.46, 228,932.04 and 105,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,652.46, 228,932.04 and 105,570.12 is: 158,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,652.46 : 228,932.04 = 105,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,652.46/228,932.04 = 105,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,652.46x = 228,932.04 × 105,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,652.46x = 24,168,382,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168,382,934.64/152,652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,322.92

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