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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,855.73, 229,069.98 and 130,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,855.73, 229,069.98 and 130,248.36 is: 195,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,855.73 : 229,069.98 = 130,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,855.73/229,069.98 = 130,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,855.73x = 229,069.98 × 130,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,855.73x = 29,835,989,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,835,989,220.23/152,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,190.52

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