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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,311.15, 378,584.24 and 153,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,311.15, 378,584.24 and 153,459.15 is: 211,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,311.15 : 378,584.24 = 153,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,311.15/378,584.24 = 153,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,311.15x = 378,584.24 × 153,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,311.15x = 58,097,214,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,097,214,906.50/274,311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,793.12

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