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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,898.84, 379,360.20 and 154,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,898.84, 379,360.20 and 154,041.08 is: 212,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,898.84 : 379,360.20 = 154,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,898.84/379,360.20 = 154,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,898.84x = 379,360.20 × 154,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,898.84x = 58,437,054,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,437,054,917.02/274,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,576.58

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