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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,432.22, 379,954.80 and 183,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,432.22, 379,954.80 and 183,709.44 is: 253,424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,432.22 : 379,954.80 = 183,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,432.22/379,954.80 = 183,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,432.22x = 379,954.80 × 183,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,432.22x = 69,801,283,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,801,283,533.31/275,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,424.54

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