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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,122.35, 378,296.70 and 153,263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,122.35, 378,296.70 and 153,263.95 is: 211,508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,122.35 : 378,296.70 = 153,263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,122.35/378,296.70 = 153,263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,122.35x = 378,296.70 × 153,263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,122.35x = 57,979,244,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,979,244,622.48/274,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,508.64

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