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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,495.16, 380,192.85 and 152,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,495.16, 380,192.85 and 152,989.60 is: 211,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,495.16 : 380,192.85 = 152,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,495.16/380,192.85 = 152,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,495.16x = 380,192.85 × 152,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,495.16x = 58,165,552,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165,552,044.36/275,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,130.94

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