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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,474.78, 336,208.95 and 152,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,474.78, 336,208.95 and 152,987.52 is: 211,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,474.78 : 336,208.95 = 152,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,474.78/336,208.95 = 152,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,474.78x = 336,208.95 × 152,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,474.78x = 51,435,773,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,773,462.30/243,474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,257.09

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