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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,356.63, 379,998.70 and 154,506.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,356.63, 379,998.70 and 154,506.86 is: 213,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,356.63 : 379,998.70 = 154,506.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,356.63/379,998.70 = 154,506.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,356.63x = 379,998.70 × 154,506.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,356.63x = 58,712,405,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,405,941.08/275,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,223.14

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