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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,693.37, 228,851.55 and 110,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,693.37, 228,851.55 and 110,717.55 is: 165,939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,693.37 : 228,851.55 = 110,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,693.37/228,851.55 = 110,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,693.37x = 228,851.55 × 110,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,693.37x = 25,337,882,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,882,929.70/152,693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,939.64

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