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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,237.06, 378,446.07 and 153,377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,237.06, 378,446.07 and 153,377.86 is: 211,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,237.06 : 378,446.07 = 153,377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,237.06/378,446.07 = 153,377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,237.06x = 378,446.07 × 153,377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,237.06x = 58,045,248,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,248,342.01/274,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,660.85

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