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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,825.40, 228,800.70 and 135,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,825.40, 228,800.70 and 135,329.40 is: 202,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,825.40 : 228,800.70 = 135,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,825.40/228,800.70 = 135,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,825.40x = 228,800.70 × 135,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,825.40x = 30,963,461,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963,461,450.58/152,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,606.78

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