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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,961.82, 379,446.80 and 154,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,961.82, 379,446.80 and 154,103.07 is: 212,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,961.82 : 379,446.80 = 154,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,961.82/379,446.80 = 154,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,961.82x = 379,446.80 × 154,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,961.82x = 58,473,916,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,473,916,781.68/274,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,661.95

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