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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,666.32, 228,802.38 and 68,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,666.32, 228,802.38 and 68,364.76 is: 102,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,666.32 : 228,802.38 = 68,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,666.32/228,802.38 = 68,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,666.32x = 228,802.38 × 68,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,666.32x = 15,642,019,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,019,796.13/152,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,458.88

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