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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,207.43, 378,425.54 and 153,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,207.43, 378,425.54 and 153,359.97 is: 211,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,207.43 : 378,425.54 = 153,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,207.43/378,425.54 = 153,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,207.43x = 378,425.54 × 153,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,207.43x = 58,035,329,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,329,461.63/274,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,647.55

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