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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,445.08, 380,121.78 and 154,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,445.08, 380,121.78 and 154,593.88 is: 213,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,445.08 : 380,121.78 = 154,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,445.08/380,121.78 = 154,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,445.08x = 380,121.78 × 154,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,445.08x = 58,764,500,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,500,842.71/275,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,343.80

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