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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,348.16, 378,615.18 and 153,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,348.16, 378,615.18 and 153,482.24 is: 211,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,348.16 : 378,615.18 = 153,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,348.16/378,615.18 = 153,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,348.16x = 378,615.18 × 153,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,348.16x = 58,110,705,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,110,705,924.40/274,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,813.73

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