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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,370.56, 378,633.08 and 153,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,370.56, 378,633.08 and 153,511.84 is: 211,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,370.56 : 378,633.08 = 153,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,370.56/378,633.08 = 153,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,370.56x = 378,633.08 × 153,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,370.56x = 58,124,660,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,660,795.67/274,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,847.29

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