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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,202.97, 379,778.63 and 152,694.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,202.97, 379,778.63 and 152,694.21 is: 210,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,202.97 : 379,778.63 = 152,694.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,202.97/379,778.63 = 152,694.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,202.97x = 379,778.63 × 152,694.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,202.97x = 57,989,998,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,989,998,543.43/275,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,717.20

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