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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,307.13, 378,575.24 and 153,479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,307.13, 378,575.24 and 153,479.03 is: 211,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,307.13 : 378,575.24 = 153,479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,307.13/378,575.24 = 153,479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,307.13x = 378,575.24 × 153,479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,307.13x = 58,103,357,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,357,956.95/274,307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,818.62

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