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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,956.88, 379,444.98 and 154,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,956.88, 379,444.98 and 154,125.04 is: 212,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,956.88 : 379,444.98 = 154,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,956.88/379,444.98 = 154,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,956.88x = 379,444.98 × 154,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,956.88x = 58,481,972,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481,972,720.30/274,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,695.07

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