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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,665.98, 379,039.01 and 152,166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,665.98, 379,039.01 and 152,166.33 is: 209,989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,665.98 : 379,039.01 = 152,166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,665.98/379,039.01 = 152,166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,665.98x = 379,039.01 × 152,166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,665.98x = 57,676,974,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,676,974,317.70/274,665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,989.51

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