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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,184.23, 314,797.82 and 152,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,184.23, 314,797.82 and 152,757.03 is: 210,740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,184.23 : 314,797.82 = 152,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,184.23/314,797.82 = 152,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,184.23x = 314,797.82 × 152,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,184.23x = 48,087,579,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,579,269.89/228,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,740.15

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