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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,484.22, 388,448.09 and 152,422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,484.22, 388,448.09 and 152,422.67 is: 210,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,484.22 : 388,448.09 = 152,422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,484.22/388,448.09 = 152,422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,484.22x = 388,448.09 × 152,422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,484.22x = 59,208,295,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208,295,034.20/281,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,343.21

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