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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,402.89, 380,059.05 and 152,903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,402.89, 380,059.05 and 152,903.62 is: 211,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,402.89 : 380,059.05 = 152,903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,402.89/380,059.05 = 152,903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,402.89x = 380,059.05 × 152,903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,402.89x = 58,112,404,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,112,404,558.76/275,402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,008.70

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