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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,295.22, 378,509.63 and 153,415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,295.22, 378,509.63 and 153,415.59 is: 211,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,295.22 : 378,509.63 = 153,415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,295.22/378,509.63 = 153,415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,295.22x = 378,509.63 × 153,415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,295.22x = 58,069,277,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069,277,440.05/274,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,703.57

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