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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,966.42, 379,453.15 and 154,107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,966.42, 379,453.15 and 154,107.67 is: 212,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,966.42 : 379,453.15 = 154,107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,966.42/379,453.15 = 154,107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,966.42x = 379,453.15 × 154,107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,966.42x = 58,476,640,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476,640,820.66/274,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,668.30

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