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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,455.92, 380,168.88 and 152,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,455.92, 380,168.88 and 152,976.24 is: 211,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,455.92 : 380,168.88 = 152,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,455.92/380,168.88 = 152,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,455.92x = 380,168.88 × 152,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,455.92x = 58,156,805,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156,805,827.41/275,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,129.26

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