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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,110.56, 379,647.75 and 154,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,110.56, 379,647.75 and 154,251.47 is: 212,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,110.56 : 379,647.75 = 154,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,110.56/379,647.75 = 154,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,110.56x = 379,647.75 × 154,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,110.56x = 58,561,223,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561,223,519.69/275,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,864.32

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