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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,672.08, 379,058.27 and 153,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,672.08, 379,058.27 and 153,812.30 is: 212,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,672.08 : 379,058.27 = 153,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,672.08/379,058.27 = 153,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,672.08x = 379,058.27 × 153,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,672.08x = 58,303,824,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,303,824,342.72/274,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,267.02

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