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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,556.67, 380,255.25 and 153,056.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,556.67, 380,255.25 and 153,056.99 is: 211,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,556.67 : 380,255.25 = 153,056.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,556.67/380,255.25 = 153,056.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,556.67x = 380,255.25 × 153,056.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,556.67x = 58,200,723,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,723,996.70/275,556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,211.45

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