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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,543.22, 378,869.81 and 153,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,543.22, 378,869.81 and 153,684.74 is: 212,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,543.22 : 378,869.81 = 153,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,543.22/378,869.81 = 153,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,543.22x = 378,869.81 × 153,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,543.22x = 58,226,508,422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,226,508,422.45/274,543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,085.03

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