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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,948.32, 229,053.32 and 91,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,948.32, 229,053.32 and 91,983.28 is: 137,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,948.32 : 229,053.32 = 91,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,948.32/229,053.32 = 91,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,948.32x = 229,053.32 × 91,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,948.32x = 21,069,075,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,069,075,668.49/152,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,752.91

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