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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,485.28, 336,223.44 and 152,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,485.28, 336,223.44 and 152,998.02 is: 211,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,485.28 : 336,223.44 = 152,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,485.28/336,223.44 = 152,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,485.28x = 336,223.44 × 152,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,485.28x = 51,441,520,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,441,520,597.59/243,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,271.58

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