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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,965.42, 379,451.77 and 154,106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,965.42, 379,451.77 and 154,106.67 is: 212,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,965.42 : 379,451.77 = 154,106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,965.42/379,451.77 = 154,106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,965.42x = 379,451.77 × 154,106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,965.42x = 58,476,048,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476,048,315.04/274,965.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,666.92

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