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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,297.76, 379,939.68 and 154,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,297.76, 379,939.68 and 154,471.68 is: 213,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,297.76 : 379,939.68 = 154,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,297.76/379,939.68 = 154,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,297.76x = 379,939.68 × 154,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,297.76x = 58,689,920,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,689,920,668.26/275,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,187.06

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