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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,666.21, 379,008.04 and 153,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,666.21, 379,008.04 and 153,790.69 is: 212,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,666.21 : 379,008.04 = 153,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,666.21/379,008.04 = 153,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,666.21x = 379,008.04 × 153,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,666.21x = 58,287,907,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,907,987.15/274,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,213.61

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