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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,388.96, 380,005.92 and 154,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,388.96, 380,005.92 and 154,505.10 is: 213,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,388.96 : 380,005.92 = 154,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,388.96/380,005.92 = 154,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,388.96x = 380,005.92 × 154,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,388.96x = 58,712,852,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,852,670.19/275,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,199.73

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