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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,847.40, 228,833.70 and 135,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,847.40, 228,833.70 and 135,351.40 is: 202,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,847.40 : 228,833.70 = 135,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,847.40/228,833.70 = 135,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,847.40x = 228,833.70 × 135,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,847.40x = 30,972,961,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,961,662.18/152,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,639.77

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