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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,825.29, 379,254.27 and 153,966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,825.29, 379,254.27 and 153,966.18 is: 212,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,825.29 : 379,254.27 = 153,966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,825.29/379,254.27 = 153,966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,825.29x = 379,254.27 × 153,966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,825.29x = 58,392,331,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392,331,200.59/274,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,470.73

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