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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,675.69, 228,930.30 and 52,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,675.69, 228,930.30 and 52,827.59 is: 79,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,675.69 : 228,930.30 = 52,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,675.69/228,930.30 = 52,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,675.69x = 228,930.30 × 52,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,675.69x = 12,093,836,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093,836,599.30/152,675.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,212.59

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