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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,682.61, 379,080.81 and 153,820.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,682.61, 379,080.81 and 153,820.62 is: 212,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,682.61 : 379,080.81 = 153,820.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,682.61/379,080.81 = 153,820.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,682.61x = 379,080.81 × 153,820.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,682.61x = 58,310,445,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,310,445,224.30/274,682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,282.99

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