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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,355.84, 379,967.76 and 154,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,355.84, 379,967.76 and 154,480.80 is: 213,170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,355.84 : 379,967.76 = 154,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,355.84/379,967.76 = 154,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,355.84x = 379,967.76 × 154,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,355.84x = 58,697,723,539.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697,723,539.01/275,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,170.43

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