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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,714.07, 315,231.36 and 152,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,714.07, 315,231.36 and 152,096.22 is: 209,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,714.07 : 315,231.36 = 152,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,714.07/315,231.36 = 152,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,714.07x = 315,231.36 × 152,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,714.07x = 47,945,498,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,498,281.46/228,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,630.73

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