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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,005.28, 379,488.48 and 154,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,005.28, 379,488.48 and 154,125.92 is: 212,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,005.28 : 379,488.48 = 154,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,005.28/379,488.48 = 154,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,005.28x = 379,488.48 × 154,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,005.28x = 58,489,011,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,489,011,109.40/275,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,683.23

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