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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,689.83, 228,924.03 and 102,645.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,689.83, 228,924.03 and 102,645.81 is: 153,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,689.83 : 228,924.03 = 102,645.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,689.83/228,924.03 = 102,645.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,689.83x = 228,924.03 × 102,645.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,689.83x = 23,498,091,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,091,343.19/152,689.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,894.28

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