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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,762.05, 210,906.72 and 143,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,762.05, 210,906.72 and 143,230.15 is: 197,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,762.05 : 210,906.72 = 143,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,762.05/210,906.72 = 143,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,762.05x = 210,906.72 × 143,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,762.05x = 30,208,201,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208,201,416.32/152,762.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,746.76

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