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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,734.80, 228,907.80 and 136,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,734.80, 228,907.80 and 136,016.40 is: 203,851.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,734.80 : 228,907.80 = 136,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,734.80/228,907.80 = 136,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,734.80x = 228,907.80 × 136,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,734.80x = 31,135,214,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135,214,887.92/152,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,851.48

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