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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,524.03, 380,240.15 and 183,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,524.03, 380,240.15 and 183,485.49 is: 253,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,524.03 : 380,240.15 = 183,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,524.03/380,240.15 = 183,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,524.03x = 380,240.15 × 183,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,524.03x = 69,768,550,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,768,550,240.42/275,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,221.29

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