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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,832.43, 379,259.58 and 152,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,832.43, 379,259.58 and 152,319.59 is: 210,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,832.43 : 379,259.58 = 152,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,832.43/379,259.58 = 152,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,832.43x = 379,259.58 × 152,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,832.43x = 57,768,661,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,768,661,261.68/274,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,195.94

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