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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,198.76, 379,882.44 and 184,521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,198.76, 379,882.44 and 184,521.70 is: 254,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,198.76 : 379,882.44 = 184,521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,198.76/379,882.44 = 184,521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,198.76x = 379,882.44 × 184,521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,198.76x = 70,096,553,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096,553,628.95/275,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,712.46

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