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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,563.28, 380,247.95 and 154,717.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,563.28, 380,247.95 and 154,717.86 is: 213,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,563.28 : 380,247.95 = 154,717.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,563.28/380,247.95 = 154,717.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,563.28x = 380,247.95 × 154,717.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,563.28x = 58,831,149,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831,149,480.18/275,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,494.15

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