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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,198.55, 379,777.14 and 152,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,198.55, 379,777.14 and 152,693.21 is: 210,718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,198.55 : 379,777.14 = 152,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,198.55/379,777.14 = 152,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,198.55x = 379,777.14 × 152,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,198.55x = 57,989,388,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,989,388,692.33/275,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,718.37

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