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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,282.58, 228,506.52 and 63,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,282.58, 228,506.52 and 63,543.84 is: 95,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,282.58 : 228,506.52 = 63,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,282.58/228,506.52 = 63,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,282.58x = 228,506.52 × 63,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,282.58x = 14,520,181,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,181,745.84/152,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,350.25

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