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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,151.97, 229,752.55 and 53,340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,151.97, 229,752.55 and 53,340.93 is: 80,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,151.97 : 229,752.55 = 53,340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,151.97/229,752.55 = 53,340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,151.97x = 229,752.55 × 53,340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,151.97x = 12,255,214,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,214,753.55/153,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,019.96

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