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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,767.28, 243,476.88 and 152,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,767.28, 243,476.88 and 152,814 is: 228,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,767.28 : 243,476.88 = 152,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,767.28/243,476.88 = 152,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,767.28x = 243,476.88 × 152,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,767.28x = 37,206,675,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,675,940.32/162,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,588.18

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