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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,255.24, 229,688.04 and 68,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,255.24, 229,688.04 and 68,925.24 is: 103,300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,255.24 : 229,688.04 = 68,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,255.24/229,688.04 = 68,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,255.24x = 229,688.04 × 68,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,255.24x = 15,831,303,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,303,282.13/153,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,300.24

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