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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,274.11, 379,852.74 and 154,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,274.11, 379,852.74 and 154,391.94 is: 213,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,274.11 : 379,852.74 = 154,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,274.11/379,852.74 = 154,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,274.11x = 379,852.74 × 154,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,274.11x = 58,646,201,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,646,201,442.92/275,274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,046.56

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