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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,252.10, 378,468.72 and 153,395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,252.10, 378,468.72 and 153,395.51 is: 211,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,252.10 : 378,468.72 = 153,395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,252.10/378,468.72 = 153,395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,252.10x = 378,468.72 × 153,395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,252.10x = 58,055,400,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055,400,431.10/274,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,686.26

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