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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,667.32, 228,803.88 and 68,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,667.32, 228,803.88 and 68,365.76 is: 102,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,667.32 : 228,803.88 = 68,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,667.32/228,803.88 = 68,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,667.32x = 228,803.88 × 68,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,667.32x = 15,642,351,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,351,147.15/152,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,460.38

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