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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,674.74, 228,901.41 and 102,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,674.74, 228,901.41 and 102,630.72 is: 153,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,674.74 : 228,901.41 = 102,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,674.74/228,901.41 = 102,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,674.74x = 228,901.41 × 102,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,674.74x = 23,492,316,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,316,517.32/152,674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,871.67

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