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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,825.64, 379,173.30 and 153,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,825.64, 379,173.30 and 153,950.60 is: 212,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,825.64 : 379,173.30 = 153,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,825.64/379,173.30 = 153,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,825.64x = 379,173.30 × 153,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,825.64x = 58,373,957,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,373,957,038.98/274,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,403.61

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