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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,166.43, 378,347.54 and 153,307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,166.43, 378,347.54 and 153,307.95 is: 211,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,166.43 : 378,347.54 = 153,307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,166.43/378,347.54 = 153,307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,166.43x = 378,347.54 × 153,307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,166.43x = 58,003,684,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003,684,978.40/274,166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,563.78

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