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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,168.48, 386,624.82 and 152,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,168.48, 386,624.82 and 152,844.04 is: 210,920.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,168.48 : 386,624.82 = 152,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,168.48/386,624.82 = 152,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,168.48x = 386,624.82 × 152,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,168.48x = 59,093,299,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,299,453.07/280,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,920.58

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