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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,437.11, 380,110.75 and 154,585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,437.11, 380,110.75 and 154,585.88 is: 213,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,437.11 : 380,110.75 = 154,585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,437.11/380,110.75 = 154,585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,437.11x = 380,110.75 × 154,585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,437.11x = 58,759,754,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,754,786.21/275,437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,332.75

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