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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,369.22, 379,868.13 and 183,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,369.22, 379,868.13 and 183,646.44 is: 253,337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,369.22 : 379,868.13 = 183,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,369.22/379,868.13 = 183,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,369.22x = 379,868.13 × 183,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,369.22x = 69,761,429,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,761,429,743.96/275,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,337.79

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